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Services and Fees...

Our Services ...

Whilst North West Planning is based in the Mallee, we predominantly provide services in the Grampians, Western and Wimmera districts.  


Local government areas covered to date include (but not limited to) Ararat, Buloke, Corangamite, Glenelg Hopkins, Horsham, Hindmarsh, Northern Grampians, Southern Grampians, Pyrenees, Swan Hill, West Wimmera and Yarriambiack. 


Planning application services include:

  • provide professional planning advice 
  • review drawings and plans
  • attend site visits where required
  • prepare detailed planning reports
  • consult with client, council and relevant key stakeholder/s where required
  • respond to further information requests
  • respond and address submissions or objections
  • provide regular updates on applications


Services for local government include:

  • assist with assessment of applications
  • assist with report writing


Accredited Stakeholders
North West Planning uses the expertise and assistance of accredited professionals to prepare relevant plans and reports where required.  Please contact our office for more information.


Fees & Charges ...

Each application is assessed differently, and the fee depends on the complexity of the project including the planning provisions that apply to the land.  A deposit is required upfront, with the remainder of the fee to be paid on submission of the application to Council. For an estimated quote or fee proposal for the services provided - please contact our office on 0492 973 478.


Please note that there are other fees and charges that apply when applying for a planning permit. These include:


Planning Permit Application fee - in accordance with the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016.


Current Title Search - all applications require a current copy of a Search Statement and Title Plan and any other covenant or restriction on title.


Advertising/Public Notice fee - this fee varies depending on the Council, what your application is for, and what potential impact it may have on others. 


Other Reports where required - this all depends on your project and the location of the property in question. An example of other plans or reports required are as follows: 


  • Drawings / Plans of project;
  • Bushfire Management Statement, Report and/or Plan;
  • Native Vegetation Assessment and/or Report; 
  • Land Capability Assessment;
  • Car Parking Assessment;
  • Farm Management Plan;
  • Storm Water Management Plan;
  • Traffic Engineer Report;
  • Cultural Heritage Management Plan.


Note: North West Planning uses accredited and qualified assessors when it comes to additional plans or reports. A list of contacts we use can be provided, if required. 


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