We develop commercial solutions.

Planning

Planning Law is of increasing relevance to commercial clients who require assistance in obtaining the correct planning permissions to achieve their commercial goals. Legislative changes have ensured that planning permits are required for an increasing range of commercial and property activities.

Bazzani Scully Brand can provide the expert advice in planning law essential to ensure all required approvals are obtained for a new business development or a redevelopment of an existing business, whether large or small. Proper advice ensures that clients’ expectations regarding commencement of a new business venture are achieved and avoids frustration and costly delays for clients.

We act for applicants for planning permits for commercial, retail and residential developments and offer advice to clients in negotiating permit conditions with Councils and objectors to planning applications. We prepare Section 173 Agreements often required as part of a planning approval.

Bazzani Scully Brand acts in planning appeals to VCAT:

against a refusal of a planning application by a Council;
against unsatisfactory conditions imposed by a Council;
on behalf of objectors against a Council decision to grant a permit or conditions on that permit
applications to extend the time for commencement or completion of a development or works when that extension has been refused by Council

Commercial ventures, especially licensed premises are often the subject of Council or residential complaint resulting in enforcement proceedings before VCAT. We act on behalf of business owners and objectors in these critical applications.