Town planning · permits · advocacy

Turning planning complexity into permits.

Urban Entropy is a Victorian town planning consultancy. We prepare the reports, applications and submissions that move your project through council — clearly argued, properly evidenced, and built to be approved.

30+Councils navigated
250+Permits secured
VICStatewide coverage

Who we are

Planning specialists who speak council's language.

Every site has constraints — overlays, zones, neighbourhood character, objector concerns. Our job is to read them early, build the strongest planning argument, and present it the way a responsible authority needs to see it.

From a single dwelling on a tricky lot to multi-unit developments and commercial fit-outs, we manage the planning process end to end so you can keep building.

More about us
  • Permit-ready documentationReports and plans that meet the Victoria Planning Provisions and your local scheme.
  • Early risk assessmentWe flag the issues that stall applications before you lodge, not after.
  • Council & VCAT advocacyWe negotiate conditions, respond to RFIs, and represent you when it matters.
  • One point of contactDirect access to your planner — no handballing, no jargon.

What we do

Planning services, end to end.

Six core services that cover the full lifecycle of a planning permit — feasibility through to decision.

Town Planning Reports

Persuasive planning submissions and supporting reports that respond to every relevant policy and decision guideline.

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Permit Applications

Full preparation and lodgement of planning permit applications, including liaison with council through to determination.

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Planning Scheme Amendments

Rezoning and scheme amendment strategy, drafting and management — from request to panel.

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Due Diligence & Feasibility

Pre-purchase planning appraisals and development feasibility so you buy and build with confidence.

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VCAT & Advocacy

Representation at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, objector mediation and expert coordination.

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Subdivision & Land Use

Subdivision permits, change-of-use approvals and consolidations managed alongside your surveyor and engineers.

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How it works

A clear path from site to permit.

1

Assess

We review the zone, overlays and policy context, then tell you honestly what's achievable.

2

Strategise

We shape the proposal and a planning argument designed to address council's concerns up front.

3

Prepare & lodge

We compile the report, coordinate consultants and lodge a complete, defensible application.

4

Advocate

We manage RFIs, negotiate conditions and represent you at VCAT if the decision needs challenging.

250+Permits secured
30+Victorian councils
15+Years of experience
1:1Direct planner access

Selected work

Projects we've helped approve.

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Multi-unitBayside

Eight-dwelling development

Townhouse development approved in a heritage-sensitive neighbourhood character area.

CommercialUse permit

Hospitality fit-out

Change of use and red-line liquor licence approval for an inner-suburban venue.

SubdivisionRegional

Two-lot subdivision

Battle-axe subdivision permit secured with sensitive stormwater and access design.

Got a site? Let's see what's possible.

Send us the address and a sketch of what you have in mind. We'll come back with an honest read on planning prospects and a clear scope.

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Or call Bruno directly on 0412 382 057