Acorn Planning

What Acorn Planning Does

Acorn Planning is a specialist town planning practice operating from Melbourne, Victoria. The firm provides planning permit applications and development advice across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. The practice focuses on streamlined permit processes and fixed-price planning reports where possible.

Planning Services and Permit Applications

The firm prepares planning permit applications under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic) for diverse project types. Services include feasibility assessments, planning reports with agreed timeframes, and permit application preparation. The practice handles consultation processes and mediation services for complex applications.

• Streamlined planning permit applications for residential, commercial and industrial developments
• Planning feasibility studies and development advice
• Fixed-price planning reports with established delivery timeframes
• Consultation and mediation services for planning disputes

VCAT Representation and Dispute Resolution

Acorn Planning provides representation before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for planning appeals and reviews. The firm handles VCAT proceedings for permit refusals, third-party appeals and planning scheme amendment objections. Legal expertise covers tribunal processes and planning law applications.

• VCAT representation for planning permit appeals
• Third-party objection responses and mediation
• Planning tribunal advocacy and case preparation

Service Areas and Client Consultation

The practice serves Melbourne metropolitan areas and broader Victorian regions from its Ormond base. The firm offers initial consultations without obligation to assess project viability and planning requirements. Client engagement includes ongoing project support and strategic development guidance.

• Melbourne metropolitan councils and surrounding regions
• Free initial 30-minute consultation for new clients
• Ongoing project management and planning support