https://www.tgsurveys.com.au en-nz Thomas & George Licensed Surveyors: 30 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:20:11 +1200 daily 1 https://www.website.world https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2223826 Thomas & George has re-employed Ross Jackel to the role of Graduate Surveyor within our small consultancy team. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2223826 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/918478 Planning Amendment C159 was approved by the Planning Minister on 20th November 2020, which resulted in changes from the Rural Living Zone to Low Density Residential Zone or Neighbourhood Residential Zoning for the properties affected by this Amendment in The Launching Place, Millgrove & Wesburn areas. Consultancy advice from a local specialist like the team at Thomas & George is recommended, prior to commencing any development/subdivision project within these areas Wed, 1 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/918478 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2220462 Thomas & George P/L has a feature article in the latest issue of the national "The Surveyor" magazine (issue 25). This follows on from our win in the 2024 National Surveying Consultancy Excellence Awards (1-10 Employees) category. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2220462 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2216586 There is one certainty in property development – Government & Government Departments whether they be Federal, State or Local, will always make sure they get a piece of the action through taxes/Levies on property and property development when an opportunity arises. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2216586 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2216585 We often receive quote requests for a survey of a property, with minimal detail provided as to the underlying purpose for survey request. I need a Feature & Level Survey of My Property? I need my Title Boundaries surveyed? This blog article explains the difference between a Quote and a Fee Proposal, so that the consumer can recognise what they have received in response to their enquiry. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2216585 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/Amendment_C143_LDRZ_Subdivision_reforms_Yarra_Ranges.html Reform of the LDRZ Subdivision provisions has a detailed history over the last 10-12 years within Yarra Ranges. Recent correspondence received from Council indicates shire wide review of the LDRZ subdivision provisions may commence in 2025, as per the recently adopted Housing Strategy. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/Amendment_C143_LDRZ_Subdivision_reforms_Yarra_Ranges.html https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2214645 Surveyors Australia this week held their National Congress in Queenstown, New Zealand. The team at Thomas & George Licensed Surveyors were announced as the 2024 winners of the Surveying Consultancy Excellence Awards in the 1-10 Employee Category. Thu, 1 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2214645 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/816773 It is possible in some situations to apply for a 2nd dwelling on Low Density Residential Zone allotments of less than 8000m² in Shire of Yarra Ranges, where the density of neighboring residential character supports a higher density of development on the subject land. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/816773 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2211759 There is a subtle difference in these terms within the Planning, Development, Building Permit and subdivision processes, for which the lay person who is not familiar with these various processes can easily create confusion. This blog article provides an explanation of their meaning. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/2211759 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/982991 The State Government has recently made significant changes to the Planning Schemes and Land Use Term definitions across the state, which in some instances will exclude planning permit requirement for small second Dwellings on land with an existing dwelling (subject to criteria) If considering a Small 2nd Dwelling (Tiny Home) on your allotment, we recommend seeking specialist Consultancy advice, to ensure your proposal is compliant with the Local Planning Scheme and Building Permit regulations... Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/982991 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/Warburton_Mountain_Bike_Trails_Project Planning Amendment C198 has been approved by the Planning Minister. This Planning Amendment introduces Specific Control Overlay SCO16 and the Warburton Mountain Bike Destination Project (Southern Network) Incorporated Document, October 2023 into the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme. This is another step in progression for the development of the Southern Network of mountain biking trails around Warburton. Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/Warburton_Mountain_Bike_Trails_Project https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/970234 The Planning Minister has this week approved the adoption and implementation of Yarra Ranges Planning Amendment C208, which enables the site specific amendment of the planning zone of a Mt Evelyn property to Low Density Residential Zone - Schedule 2. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/970234 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/970232 The Victorian Government has today announced that new home builds and subdivisions from 2024 will be prohibited from having mains gas connections. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/970232 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/966564 The State Government is implementing the Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) from 1st July 2023. Any land subject to a rezoning occurring after 1/07/2023 which results in a Value Uplift of greater than $100000, may be subject to the Windfall Gains Tax, unless satisfying the exemptions & exclusions. Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/966564 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/845091 Planning Amendment C166 has amended the Schedule to Clause 51.03 – Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Regional Strategy to re-include a permit requirement for specified earthworks, filling, landforming, excavations and retaining walls, which was inadvertently removed in Planning amendment C97. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/845091 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/962357 Planning Amendment C148 introduced significant changes to the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme on 01 December 2022. Planning Amendment C195 was implemented the following day (02/12/2022), which rearranged and redistributed some of the Local Policy Amendments introduced by Amendment C148, into the Purpose & Vision & Planning Policy Framework components of the Planning Scheme. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/962357 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/816776 The following information provides some preliminary planning considerations that should be considered by purchasers of "vacant" rural land within the Green Wedge Areas of the Shire of Yarra Ranges, which includes both the Rural Conservation Zone (RCZ) & Green Wedge Zones (GWZ). Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/816776 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/929524 On 1st December 2021, changes were made to the Owners Corporation Act 2006 and Subdivision Act 1988, which now provides rules to be followed for the determination of Owners Corporation Lot Entitlement / Lot Liability Thu, 7 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/929524 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/851583 Shire of Yarra Ranges amendments to the Restructure Overlay Plan Maps & Incorporated documents under Planning Amendment C177 was approved by the Planning Minister on 27th August 2021 and now forms part of the Planning Scheme. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/851583 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/917421 Planning Amendment VC202 introduces a new Land Use Term of "Rural Workers Accommodation" into the Farming Zone Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/917421 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/913498 The recent significant storm event in Yarra Ranges has heightened concerns regarding vegetation on private property. Some vegetation may be removed under exemption from planning permit provisions of the planning scheme, and some vegetation removal may require planning permit consideration. Mon, 9 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/913498 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/878638 Thomas & George P/L has recently added some photos of some historical plans and historical real estate advertising campaigns to our facebook page. Click on the following link below should you wish to review this information. Don't forget to Like our page. Fri, 9 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/878638 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/872208 The Victoria State Government on 5th August 2020 has changed all the Planning Schemes in Victorian regards to Clause 52.12 - Bushfire Protection Exemptions for provision of defendable space (10/30 rule). Fri, 7 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/872208 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/844396 The State Government made significant changes to all Victorian Planning Schemes, including the "protection of human life from bushfires" above all other planning considerations. Mon, 9 Sep 2019 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/844396 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/788464 In March 2017, The State Government introduced a Minimum Garden Area requirement through Planning Amendment VC110 into Planning Schemes across Victoria, which now affects the urban zones. All Developments & subdivisions need to comply with the minimum garden area as stipulated within the Planning Scheme, with this area varying depending on the size of the land being developed. Mon, 14 May 2018 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/788464 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/BMO_expansion_yarra_ranges The Victorian State Government & Department of Environment Land Water & Planning (DELWP) have recently introduced a significant expansion of the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) across the whole of Victoria that affects many additional properties in the Shire of Yarra Ranges. The updated BMO Overlay and Maps have now been introduced into planning schemes across Victoria, including Yarra Ranges. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/BMO_expansion_yarra_ranges https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/GWZ_GWZA_RCZ_RLZ_Boundary_Realignment_Subdivision_Reforms_Yarra_Ranges Amendment C155 was adopted into the Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme on 13/10/2016, providing 2 lot rural boundary re-alignment subdivision applications within Yarra Ranges to be considered on their individual merit, and providing an exemption to compliance with the minimum/average/max lot size provisions of the planning scheme under certain situations. This is a positive policy adoption for the future orderly planning with the Shire of Yarra Ranges rural zones. Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.tgsurveys.com.au/blog/GWZ_GWZA_RCZ_RLZ_Boundary_Realignment_Subdivision_Reforms_Yarra_Ranges