Research and feasibility studies
Understand the viability of a project before pulling the trigger.
Formerly the Mount Alexander Goldfields, this beautiful region is now treasured for its scenic views, rural living and quaint country towns.
Mount Alexander has been another popular choice for tree-changers in recent times.
If a quiet country life and heritage buildings appeal to you, then this is the place to be. Whether you are thinking about renovating a heritage listed property or making your dream of running a farm come to life – whatever your plan, we can help make it happen.
About AS Planning
We can assist with applying for any type of Planning Permit application with the Mount Alexander Shire Council.
AS Planning is an independent Town Planning Consultancy working in Mount Alexander and surrounding areas, primarily assisting clients in obtaining Planning Permits through Council in the most efficient and timely manner possible. We work with a high volume of clients requiring a Planning Permit triggered from the various zones (including Farming Zone), Heritage Overlay, Design and Development Overlay (DDO), Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO), Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO) and Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO) in the Mount Alexander area.
Andrew Stubbings is the Director & Founder of AS Planning. He has years of experience within both the public and private Town Planning sector and has a solid understanding of Council’s end to end process. Andrew now works independently with home builders, developers, architects, investors and business owners.
Planning Experience & Expertise in Mount Alexander
We have experience and expertise with planning permits and approvals triggered by Farming Zone, Rural Living Zone and Heritage Overlay in the Mount Alexander area.
AS Planning will ensure the strongest planning application is submitted to the Mt Alexander Shire Council on your behalf. The planning application addresses all relevant planning policies from the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme and includes external consultants reports.
Contact us today about our Town Planning services in and around Barfold, Baringhup, Barkers Creek, Bradford, Campbells Creek, Campbelltown, Carisbrook, Castlemaine, Chewton, Chewton Bushlands, Drummond North, Eastville, Eddington, Elphinstone, Faraday, Franklinford, Fryerstown, Glenluce, Golden Point, Gower, Green Gully, Greenhill, Guildford, Harcourt, Irishtown, Joyces Creek, Langley, Lockwood South, Maldon, Malmsbury, McKenzie Hill, Metcalfe, Moolort, Moonlight Flat, Muckleford, Myrtle Creek, Neereman, Newstead, Nuggetty, Ravenswood, Redesdale, Sandon, Shelbourne, Strangways, Strathlea, Sutton Grange, Taradale, Tarilta, Tarrengower, Vaughan, Walmer, Welshmans Reef, Werona, Yandoit Hills and Yapeen.
Is your property located in a designated Rural Zone?
Does your property fall within the Farming Zone (FZ), Rural Living Zone (RLZ) or Rural Conservation Zone (RCZ)? These zones can be somewhat restrictive in circumstances and difficult to navigate. AS Planning have an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of Rural Zones and have achieved countless Planning Permits triggered under these zones; whether it be achieving a respectable built form within the agricultural landscape, the need to remove trees (Clause 52.17 Native Vegetation may apply) or a use of the land which isn’t for farming purposes. AS Planning are also able to help arrange the preparation of a Land Capability Assessment (LCA), which is a common requirement for development applications within the Rural Zones.
Does a Heritage Overlay apply to you property?
Here at AS Planning we have an abundance of experience in working with Heritage Overlays and the particular Schedule and Statement of Significance that applies to a heritage site. We understand and appreciate both the need to respect and respond to the heritage values of a site while also achieving an acceptable outcome for the client and/or owner of the heritage property. We have a proven track record of working with Council, including their Heritage Advisor(s), and our clients to achieve heritage approvals that all parties are happy with. So talk to us today about maximising your heritage property!
Town Planning Services
Assisting with any planning permit requirement within the Mount Alexander area.
Assisting with any planning permit requirement within the Mount Alexander area.
There are many reasons why a planning permit may be triggered within the Mount Alexander region, including but not limited to the list below:
- Buildings and /or works for a new build (including dwellings) or extensions/ increase in floor area of existing buildings.
- Knock down rebuild (KDRB)
- Design and Development Overlay (DDO)
- Farming zone dwelling
- Rural living zone dwelling
- Heritage Overlay
- Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO)
- Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO)
- Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO)
- Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO)
- Ecological Vegetation Class (EVC) or Clause 52.17 Native Vegetation
- One (1) dwelling on a lot (Clause 54)
- Two (2) or more dwellings (Clause 55)
- Subdivision
- Removal or lopping of native / protected vegetation
- Amending a historic Planning Permit to suit your needs
- Potential flooding and meeting required floor levels
- Responding to or removing restrictions on title
- Liquor licensing
- Car parking waiver / reduction
- Business signage
- Change of use
- Multi unit residential developments
- Mixed use development
- Industrial / commercial development
Dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcome
When you choose AS Planning, you are backed by a dedicated and highly experienced team.
Skills & Qualifications
Andrew has a Bachelor of Applied Science – Planning. He is a strong communicator when it comes to community consultation, as well as engaging with project stakeholders and authority consultation.
Experience
Andrew has over 20 years of experience in both private and public town planning, including working in local government. He has extensive knowledge of Council processes.
Network of specialists
Support your planning permit application through surveys and assessments from our specialist partners, including expertise in Urban design, Landscape architecture, Flora and fauna, as well as Civil and traffic engineering.
Contact Us
Call us on (03) 0000 0000 or fill out the form below.
