What This Firm Does

Site Matters Town Planning is an independent planning consultancy established in 1998. The firm operates from Brunswick and provides statutory planning services across metropolitan Melbourne. The practice focuses on development approvals and planning applications under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

Planning Services

The firm prepares planning applications and development documentation for residential, commercial, industrial and multi-storey projects. Services include pre-application advice, ResCode assessments, and planning permit applications that comply with Victorian planning schemes. The practice also handles liquor licence applications and provides ongoing support throughout the approval process.

VCAT Representation and Negotiation

Site Matters represents clients at Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hearings and mediations. The firm manages planning appeals and conducts negotiations with councils and objectors. Their experience spans complex planning disputes and tribunal advocacy across various development types.

Director Credentials and Experience

The founding director holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Planning from RMIT and maintains membership with the Planning Institute of Australia. The practice draws on over twenty years of experience in both state and local government planning roles and private practice. This background provides insight into regulatory requirements and council assessment processes.

Site Analysis Services

The team carries out detailed site analysis and documentation services to support planning applications. This includes site measurement, constraint analysis, and preparation of design response plans. The firm produces streetscape elevations and site layout plans that demonstrate compliance with planning controls and design guidelines.

Service Coverage Areas

Site Matters serves clients across metropolitan Melbourne councils and surrounding regions. The practice works with various council planning departments and has established relationships with local government planning officers. Coverage includes both inner Melbourne areas and outer suburban growth corridors where development activity is concentrated.