Centrum Town Planning

What This Firm Does

Centrum Town Planning is a specialist urban and rural planning consultancy operating from Bendigo in Victoria. The firm focuses on serving rural and regional areas across Victoria, drawing on detailed knowledge of the planning system to help clients achieve their development objectives. With 20 years of experience in urban planning and land economics, the practice handles projects ranging from individual planning permits to strategic precinct planning initiatives.

Strategic Planning Services

The firm provides strategic land use planning services under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. Strategic planning capabilities include:

• Land use strategies and place-based plans for regional communities
• Planning scheme amendments to facilitate development and policy updates
• Policy development and reviews for local government authorities
• Research and feasibility studies for strategic development opportunities

Statutory Planning Services

Centrum Town Planning prepares and manages planning permit applications across multiple development sectors. Statutory planning services cover:

• Residential developments including rural residential subdivisions
• Commercial and industrial planning permits for office, retail and industrial uses
• Mixed-use developments combining residential and commercial components
• Agriculture and horticulture developments requiring planning approval
• Education, community and social support facility applications

Professional Approach and Partnerships

The practice operates with expertise in community consultation, stakeholder engagement and project management for planning projects. The firm partners with specialist consultants in urban design, landscape architecture, flora and fauna assessment, and civil engineering to deliver integrated project teams. Project delivery emphasises evidence-based decision making and consultation strategies designed for specific project requirements.

Service Areas

Centrum Town Planning serves clients across rural and regional Victoria from its Bendigo office location. The firm works with private developers, local government authorities and community organisations on planning projects throughout regional Victorian council areas, providing local knowledge of rural and regional planning challenges and opportunities.