A Heritage Overlay is one of many planning scheme overlays included in Planning Schemes throughout Victoria. Each local government planning scheme's heritage overlay schedule includes sites of local and state importance (Victorian Heritage Register). The Heritage...

One of the most crucial elements of any client engagement at Terrain Consulting Group is transparency. And for us, transparency starts with a clear fee proposal, as explained by our Director - Lorenzo Rigoni. “The formal engagement should set out the scope of services...

A Planning Permit is a legal document that authorises the use and/or development of property. The Planning Permit outlines the conditions that must be fulfilled as well as a set of plans. In simple terms, a planning permit may well be the single most important...

Land development is a big undertaking with a lot of moving parts. Because of that, a successful land development project will require the input and expertise of professionals from multiple disciplines, be they architects, legal professionals, land surveyors or town...

There’s no denying it. When it comes to development, the Local Government – or Council – that presides over the area your proposal is set to take place in, is one of the key stakeholders in the success of your development. The truth is, they are effectively the major...

Collaboration is crucial to Terrain Consulting Group’s success. Regardless of whether we are helping a client with their town planning services or land surveying work, there are always multiple stakeholders that need to be involved. From our client’s advisers and...

We love what we do here at Terrain Consulting Group because we truly believe that every project we work on is an opportunity to shape our great City and make it that little bit better than it was before. We have a saying at Terrain Consulting Group that “Quality only...

What makes Terrain Consulting Group stand out from the rest? As director Lorenzo Rigoni puts it, we: Listen to Communicate Are Strategic Focused Provide Exposure to Value-Add Businesses So, why should these three attributes matter to you and how will they make a...

Purchasing a regional property in Australia offers an opportunity to explore capital improvements, including subdivision of land, additional dwellings and more. In the video clip below, Terrain Consulting Group Directors, Lorenzo and Andrew, spoke to Philip from...

Whether you’re a Mum-and-Dad investor looking to make the most out of your corner block or a full-scale developer managing multiple projects a year, you need a town planning consultant you can trust. At Terrain Consulting Group, we put trust at the centre of every...

When it comes to developing land, you want to partner with experts who bring you all the land surveying and town planning expertise, guidance and advice you need in one, efficient service. Terrain Consulting Group and our subsidiary Barker Monahan provide a holistic...

Whether you are building something new on your property or changing the way it is used, chances are you are going to need help with town planning. But how soon is too soon when it comes to involving a town planning consultant in your next property project? According...

Due to the complexity and demands on the use of land, there are various types of town planners all consisting of different roles and responsibilities such as strategic town planners, transport town planners, social planners and rural and regional planners. Therefore,...

If you’ve got a potentially profitable development idea or an upcoming construction project in mind, then it is crucial that you obtain all your required permits ahead of time. After all, your precious project won’t get off the ground without the relevant paperwork at...