Chris Mackenzie Planning Solutions

We deliver planning solutions by simplifying the Council planning process and resolving complex planning requirements with strategic advice, design guidance, creative problem solving, effective negotiation and skilled advocacy. We work with designers and property owners to secure planning approval for residential, commercial and industrial projects with extensive experience in infill medium density housing projects throughout Victoria. SERVICES Pre-Application Advice: We provide site selection advice and pre-design advice to help streamline your overall planning approval process to help you avoid expensive planning complications. Managing Planning Applications: We prepare, lodge and manage planning applications, anticipating and addressing key planning issues and engaging with Council planners to clarify issues and deliver effective planning solutions RFI Complications: We intervene to assist your project team to review and resolve planning complications during the application process. Drawing on 25 years experience in planning, mediation and advocacy, we review Council feedback, identify the key planning priorities, provide carefully-considered design advice and engage with Council to negotiate innovative and effective planning solutions to maintain your project vision and help steer your project back on track towards Council approval. VCAT Advocacy: Sometimes VCAT becomes a necessary step in the planning process. With experience representing clients in over 400 VCAT planning appeals, we have an outstanding record of securing permit approvals through negotiated and mediated consent solutions and through effective VCAT hearing advocacy.**We previously operated at Planning Appeals, and Melbourne Planning Solutions