Peter English & Associates

What This Firm Does

Peter English & Associates is a professional town planning consultancy operating from Fairfield since more than 30 years. The practice provides statutory planning advice across Melbourne and regional Victoria, managing projects from initial feasibility through to permit approval and VCAT representation. The firm serves property owners, architects, developers, and local councils with accessible planning solutions.

Planning Services

The firm provides planning application management under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, preparing and lodging applications for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments. Town planning reports address relevant policies and decision guidelines to meet individual council requirements.

• Planning permit applications with supporting documentation and policy analysis
• Post-permit management including amended plans and condition compliance
• Strategic planning advice on rezonings and planning scheme amendments
• Council objection preparation focusing on legitimate planning considerations

VCAT Experience and Appeals

The practice carries out VCAT representation across planning appeals, enforcement matters, and mediation proceedings. Previous tribunal experience includes statement preparation, appeal lodgement, and hearing advocacy for various development types including badminton centres, mixed-use projects, and medium-density housing.

• VCAT appeal preparation and grounds documentation
• Mediation and hearing representation with policy-based arguments
• Enforcement matter advice and tribunal advocacy

Service Areas

The team works across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, with regular project involvement in inner northern suburbs and broader metropolitan areas. The practice handles applications through various council jurisdictions, adapting submission requirements to local planning policies and assessment processes.

• Metropolitan Melbourne including inner north and eastern suburbs
• Regional Victorian centres and rural planning applications
• Multi-council project coordination and referral authority liaison

Project Types

The firm covers medium-density residential developments, childcare centres, recreational facilities, and mixed-use projects incorporating commercial and residential components. Recent approvals include climbing centres, art gallery developments, and townhouse projects across various Melbourne activity centres.