Hellier McFarland Pty Ltd

What Hellier McFarland Does

Hellier McFarland Pty Ltd operates as a land surveying and town planning consultancy based in Melbourne, Victoria. The practice provides professional services across the property development sector from offices in Malvern East and Niddrie. The firm combines traditional surveying expertise with planning advisory services to support development projects throughout Victoria.

Land Surveying Services

The firm delivers cadastral and construction surveying services across residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Licensed surveyors prepare title re-establishment surveys and existing conditions surveys under the Subdivision Act 1988. The practice handles construction setouts for building projects and provides detailed cadastral advice for complex subdivision developments.

• Title re-establishment and existing conditions surveys
• Construction setouts for residential and commercial developments
• Land and building subdivision under Victorian legislation
• Expert evidence at VCAT and court proceedings

Town Planning and Development Advisory

The practice prepares planning permit applications and provides strategic planning advice under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. Planning consultants handle VCAT appeals and planning scheme amendments for rezoning applications. Development advisory services include project coordination and due diligence assessments for property transactions.

• Planning permit applications and planning scheme amendments
• VCAT representation and planning panel appearances
• Development feasibility and due diligence services
• Covenant removals and adverse possession claims

Professional Credentials and Experience

The firm holds licensed surveyor registrations with the Board of Surveyors Victoria and maintains professional relationships with government bodies including municipal councils and VicRoads. Senior staff provide expert evidence at VCAT proceedings and participate as examiners for professional training programs. The practice operates as part of Geomet, a surveying collaboration established for major infrastructure projects.

• Licensed surveyors registered with Board of Surveyors Victoria
• Expert witness services at VCAT and court proceedings
• Professional partnerships with municipal councils and state agencies

Service Coverage

Hellier McFarland serves clients across Victoria from offices in Melbourne's eastern and western suburbs. The practice works on projects ranging from residential subdivisions to large-scale infrastructure developments. Service areas include metropolitan Melbourne councils and regional Victorian locations for specialised surveying assignments.