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      Leading Town & Regional Planning Consultants

      • Commercial, Residential And Mixed-Use Projects
      • Exceptional Communication Skills
      • Extensive Industry Experience
      • Highly Effective System
      • Highly Experienced Team
      General Info

      We recognise the important values of a collaborative and team approach to each project.

      Keen Planning provides expert town planning services for developers, businesses and homeowners throughout Balaclava, VIC, Melbourne, and regional areas. Our team of town planning consultants and regional planners manages everything from feasibility studies and land rezoning to planning approvals, building dispensations and representation at councils and VCAT. With our structured, proven approach, we make navigating the planning process straightforward and increase the chances of success for every project. We prioritise practical solutions, efficient outcomes and strong communication with all stakeholders. Get in touch today to see how we can support your next development.

      Choose an experienced team to negotiate your project through the town planning process. Keen Planning has been in operation since 2000 and in that time, we’ve ensured the success of hundreds of commercial, residential and mixed-use projects of all sizes across the city. With an eye for detail and substantial technical knowledge, we are well equipped to provide your project with the support it needs to be completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

      We focus on working closely with all parties throughout the planning process and can provide advice and representation through the mediation process. We identify issues early and liaise with Council representatives throughout the planning permit process, presenting realistic solutions and gaining in principle support for your proposal as early as possible. As your town planning consultants, we maintain clear, open communication with stakeholders and decision makers at all stages.

      We’ve helped clients and project-managers achieve fantastic results in inner city and suburban locations, supporting developments not just across the southeast but throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area and interstate. Located in Balaclava, we have extensive experience working throughout metropolitan Melbourne, across Victoria and even other states. We are always happy to provide reliable advice and answer any questions you may have. Give our team a call today, or send us a message via our enquiry form to find out more about our services. Alternatively, visit our FAQs section to see if any of your queries have already been answered.

      Accreditations
      Accreditation badgeBruce Keen - B App Sc (Planning) MPIA VPELA MAIMAccreditation badgeClare Chadderton - B.PD, B.Arch (hons), B.Mus, M.UP, And MVPELA, PIAAccreditation badgeJyothi Pathipati - B.Arch, M.UD.
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      Established
      2000
      ABN
      70 093 682 261
      Staff
      1-10
      Ownership
      Locally Owned
      Service Notes
      Open Monday To Friday
      Free Estimates
      Yes
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      Town & Regional Planning
      Keywords
      Bayside planning Melbourne, Boorondarra planning, Building dispensations Melbourne, Building permits Melbourne, Commercial development, Community consultation, Community development, Council meetings, Development, Development approval, Development proposals Melbourne, Environmental management, Feasibility studies Melbourne, Industrial development, Kingston planning, Land management, Land rezoning Melbourne, Law applications, Mediation, Melbourne planners, Melbourne planning, Mixed use development, Planners Melbourne, Planning, Planning appeal, Planning appeals Melbourne, Planning application Melbourne, Planning applications Melbourne, Planning assesments Melbourne, Planning permits Melbourne, Port Phillip planning, Property advice Melbourne, Pubilc notifications, Residential development, Rezoning roads, Site feasibility Melbourne, Statutory planning, Stonnington planning, Strata titles, Subdivisions, Town planning Melbourne, VCAT, Variation of standards
      FAQschevron down

      What other consultants will I need? Can you help us select the consultants?

      Depending on the planning controls affecting your site, the consultants you need to assist you will vary. For example, sites affected by environmental policies may need the assistance of an Arborist. Or, a complex basement design might require input from a Traffic Engineer. We have carefully selected a wide range of consultants that understand what is required to provide the best possible support for your planning proposal.


      What is the best way to contact you?

      Feel free to contact us via our website, phone or email.


      Why do I need a town planner?

      Having a town planning consultant on board can make a huge difference to the success and timing of your planning permit application. While anyone can lodge a planning permit application, as planning consultants we have a particular insight into the Council processes and what Council will (or won’t!) support. We also have a detailed understanding of how to justify and support variations to Council requirements.


      How much will it cost?

      Our services are extensive and range from a one off meeting with you to provide initial advice on the feasibility of your project through to handling all aspects of your planning application. We are open and transparent about our costs and are happy to provide you with a free preliminary review of your project and the likely costs. After this meeting we can provide you with a detailed quotation of the services we can offer.


      What do I need to know before purchasing a development site?

      The key question you need answered before purchasing a development site is ‘is this the right site for what I am proposing?’ If you want to maximise your yield and your chances of gaining a planning permit for your proposal, you need to select an appropriate site. If you are in need of assistance, Keen Planning offers a range of services including site feasibility studies and preliminary planning assessments / advice.


      Do I need a planning permit?

      This is one of the first questions that you need to ask when looking to develop your site. Knowing the answer to this question as early as possible will allow you to budget and plan properly for your project, no matter how big or small. By speaking with us, we will not only determine these planning permit triggers but we will also manage the challenges that accompany them throughout the planning permit process.


      How long does it take to get a planning permit?

      This is the most difficult question we have to answer as it hugely depends on the type of project, challenges that may arise and the parties involved. A planning permit application can vary from as little as 4 weeks to 12 months depending on the varied elements of the planning process. Factors that can influence the time of an application can include Council opposition, objections and referrals to external authorities such as Melbourne Water.


      Why Keen Planning?

      When you work with Keen Planning your project receives the attention, focus and time required to achieve your planning approval within agreed timeframes. We have a success rate of over 93 percent at achieving planning permits through Council and avoiding the lengthy and costly delays associated with planning appeals. This success rate is a result of our systemised, streamlined and proven approach to managing and processing your proposal.


      Is your business registered?

      Yes, our business is registered.


      Is your staff well experienced?

      Yes, our staff is well skilled and experienced.