We prepare expert objection letters in response to Council development applications, acting on behalf of neighbouring property owners and community stakeholders.  Our approach supports appropriate development that aligns with planning policy and neighbourhood character, ensuring proposals are not out of scale, style, or context. We help ensure your voice is heard—and your property protected.

• Professionally drafted submissions tailored to local planning frameworks
• Clear articulation of planning grounds and amenity concerns
• Track record of influencing outcomes and securing design changes
• Fast turnaround – Same day service available to avoid missing deadlines
• Suitable for single dwellings, multi-residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments

We develop detailed Conservation Management Plans that align with best-practice heritage standards, including the Burra Charter and the requirements of the Heritage Act 2017. Our CMPs provide a robust framework for understanding, managing, and conserving heritage places over time.  Our CMPs are designed to inform decision-making, support statutory approvals, and guide sustainable, heritage-sensitive outcomes for property owners, developers, and public authorities.

Each CMP typically includes:

• Historical and Physical Context of the Place
• Statement of Cultural Significance
• Assessment of Heritage Values and Fabric
• Opportunities and Constraints for Use, Development or Adaptation
• Management Policies and Conservation Guidelines
• Condition Assessment and Risk Analysis
• Implementation Strategy and Action Plan
• Compliance with Relevant Statutory and Policy Frameworks
• Supporting Plans, Maps, Photographic and Archival Material

Our Preliminary Heritage Impact Assessments offer fast, practical insights to support early-stage decision-making—ideal for pre-purchase due diligence or early planning advice. These assessments identify key heritage risks and opportunities before committing to a site or lodging a development application.

We offer:

• Pre-Purchase Heritage Impact Assessments — Shortform reports with Same-Day Turnaround available
• Pre-Planning Application Assessments — Shortform and comprehensive Long Form options tailored to project complexity
• Preliminary Feedback — Based on informal consultation with Heritage Victoria and local Councils
• Economic & Financial Feasibility Assessments — Including Reasonable or Economic Use scenario modelling to inform development potential

We prepare comprehensive Heritage Impact Statements that meet—and often exceed—the statutory requirements of the Victorian Heritage Register and the Heritage Act 2017. Our reports are structured to support approvals while demonstrating a clear understanding of heritage significance and policy compliance.

• Each HIS includes:
• Statement of Significance
• Description of the Proposal
• Assessment of Heritage Impacts (s101(2)(a))
• Options Considered
• Economic or Reasonable Use Assessment (s101(2)(b))
• Mitigation and Management Measures
• Assessment of Contextual and Cumulative Impacts
• Supporting Documentation
• Conclusion and Summary
• References to Relevant Sections of the Heritage Act

• Ecomomic & financial feasibility modelling and valuation to meet & exceed the requirements of Heritage Act 2017 (VIC) Section 101(2)(b)
• Current and Viable Use; Financial Sustainability; Feasibility of Alternatives; Impact of Refusal; Adaptive Reuse Potential; Comparative Cost-Benefit; Market Context; Public Benefit or Need

Development analysis for adaptive reuse or overlay implications