13th June 2025

Facing up to Planning Burdens

Victoria’s planning system has become increasingly more convoluted, difficult to navigate and more costly than ever.

No matter if you’re seeking a permit or a more complex development proposal, planning processes seem geared to look for problems, not solutions.

In addition, we face increasing environmental issues and numerous other requirements that need to be considered.

Read Villawood executive director Rory Costelloe’s analysis in the Victorian Planning & Environmental Law Association’s Revue magazine.