You may recall that earlier this year, Collie assisted Paspaley in obtaining multiple approvals for its proposed new retail premises in the ground floor of 'Kurrajong House' in Collins Street, Melbourne. Kurrajong House was built in the early twentieth century...
Well, after a long wait and in one case years of traffic arrangement changes, delays and chaos, we are finally about to see the opening of two major transport changes in Melbourne, Victoria. The long-awaited new underground (with its five...
You may recall that Collie assisted Coles in obtaining town planning approval in the form of a planning permit for a new local town centre off Pattersons Road in Clyde. The approved development will form part of the growing Orana...
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On 25 November, a number of planning reform amendments come into operation in Victoria. Some key amendments relate to: planning scheme amendments (requests to Councils to progress an amendment will require Council justification and notification if the request is refused;...
Collie continues to provide planning assistance to GPC Asia Pacific in relation to its retail and warehousing premises across Australia for its various brands including REPCO, AMX, NAPA and more. REPCO (originally Replacement Parts Co.) was founded in the 1920s...
A recent Planning Matters has reported on the gazettal (23 October 2025) of amendment C249 to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme, which updates various parts of the Scheme including local policies, PSP mandatory conditions and maps.
Since the original planning permit was issued in late 2024 for Development Plan Area 70 (DP70) in the Stockland masterplanned community 'Highlands' in Craigieburn, Collie has continued to provide post-permit planning assistance. Most recently, Collie assisted in the preparation and...
With the departure of Kathy Mitchell from the Chief Panel Member role and Con Tsotsoros as her deputy, two new appointments have been announced for Planning Panels Victoria: Sarah Carlisle as Chief Panel Member and Sarah Raso as her deputy. ...
You may recall that Collie assisted Stockland in obtaining town planning approval in the form of an amended planning permit for its 'Halcyon Jardin' residential village on Thompsons Road in Clyde North within the St Germain masterplanned community. Since the...
Collie recently worked with Frasers Property to obtain planning approval for the Little Growing Café, and associated signs, located within The Grove Sales Centre in Tarneit. The sales centre and café also include a playground with the site conveniently positioned...