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    July 9, 2012 - 6:57 am

    Hi Jess,

    I have sent you a private message, however i have just got a planning permit for a client on a property a little bigger than yours in Horsham. Essentially we ended up getting approval for three dwelling, one of which was a three bedroom whilst the remainder were two bedroom's. Essentially in terms of feasibility it was all about designing affordable housing. Which basically resulted in minimal amounts of walls, limited materials and low finishes.

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    March 29, 2012 - 2:28 am

    I love your coment Aaron, council planners are ex librarians! I have worked as a local government planner, but will not take offence to that comment ;)

    For the poster, you really need to speak to a private planner, Council will never offer you a solution (generally) as they are not there to teach people on how to become a developer.

    Good luck!

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    March 29, 2012 - 2:24 am

    I generally always advise clients to keep the existing dwelling on site and develop to the rear (obviously there are exceptions to this rule). Particularly in uncertain times in the market.

    Im more than happy to have a look at the site and offer you some advice.

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    November 24, 2011 - 5:50 am

    Without knowing any more details of the site, and assuming it is zoned Residential 1 and has no overlays/covenants which may restrict or prohibit development, four units would be a fairly modest development on that size of a site. However given the political and subjective nature of the planning world, a town planner would be beneficial.

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    November 21, 2011 - 4:04 am

    I am a Town Planner, who has recently begun a small consulting company with a friend who is a designer.
    Over the years i have dealt with a number of consultancy's when working in Council's and one of which is property subdivision.
    I must admit im shocked that they charge that much. I have wouldnt say they are the worst company i have dealt with, but in saying that i wouldnt be paying those prices, particularly when to my knowledge they do not even have a qualified town planner working with them.

    I understand that having a good team around you is the draw card with this company, however i know a number of draftsman and consultance who would charge a third of that price and achieve the same if not a better outcome.

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