You’ve come to the right place. We know all about planning, building, subdivision and development. We’ve been practicing it successfully for over 30 years.
What we do
We specialise in planning, building, objections, expert reports and evidence and VCAT representation. We are recognised experts in providing statutory and strategic planning solutions for residents, developers, corporations and governments. We know how to best utilise our extensive knowledge, networks and processes to deliver successful results.
Planning Feasibility and Pre-Purchase Advice
Preparation and Management of Planning Permit Applications
Objections to Inappropriate Development
Multi-Residential and Apartment Developments
Representation and Advocacy at VCAT and the Buildings Appeals Board
Medium Density Residential Developments
Representation and Advocacy at Planning Panels Victoria
Planning Scheme Amendments and Re-Zoning
Owners Corporation Dispute Settlements
Building Regulation Advice, Approvals and Protection Works
Representation at Council Meetings and Consultation Meetings
Building Permit Dispensations
Commercial and Mixed-Use Developments
Advisors to State and Local Governments
Industrial Developments
Medical Centres and Consulting Rooms
Liquor Licencing Applications
Land Acquisition and Compensation
Affordable and Social Housing
Heritage Developments
Strategic Projects and Planning Scheme Reviews
Agricultural and Rural Land Use and Development
Restrictive Covenant Variations and Removals
Green Wedge Land Use and Development
Retirement and Aged Care Facilities
Planning Feasibility and Pre-Purchase Advice
The purchase of a property is an enormous commitment.
We provide our expert advice on the potential planning, subdivision, building and development prospects of a site you may be interested in purchasing.
Our Planning Audits are sufficiently detailed to assist you in making a wise commercial decision. These audits provide extremely important pieces of information and are a cost effective way to obtain professional advice.
Preparation and Management of Planning Permit Applications
We provide our knowledge and experience to prepare, manage and navigate planning applications across all municipalities throughout Victoria and Australia generally.
Our reputation and success in undertaking this work is well known, with over 30 years of professional experience in managing applications through the planning approval process. This includes guiding applications from conception stage through to further information requests, advertising, post-advertising negotiations and through to approval and endorsement.
Objections to Inappropriate Development
All planning proposals need to be well-designed and deliver great outcomes for the community.
Our firm has a long tradition of holding relevant parties to account, and ensuring that inappropriate development proposals that are not worthy of support do not secure approval.
We fight hard to make this happen and handle all aspects of the objection process on behalf of our clients.
In some cases, we represent entire neighbourhoods or resident groups who are opposed to inappropriate development proposals.
Our successful reputation in this field is well known and respected.
Multi-Residential and Apartment Developments
We provide independent professional advice, working with architects and other consultants to make sure that any multi-residential development responds well to its neighbourhood context, site constraints and opportunities and is consistent with the relevant planning controls.
Representation and Advocacy at VCAT and the Buildings Appeals Board
Residents, developers, corporations and Council’s all turn to us to provide representation and advocacy at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and Building Appeals Board (BAB).
Our experience, knowledge and expertise in this field is well known, having been involved in VCAT and BAB cases for over 30 years.
Medium Density Residential Developments
The list of standards, policies and regulations relating to medium density developments are difficult to navigate.
These include ResCode, neighbourhood character statements, State and Local policies and garden area requirements.
We understand the broad spectrum of relevant considerations relating to medium density residential developments.
Representation and Advocacy at Planning Panels Victoria
We have undertaken dozens of planning cases for objecting parties, applicants, specialist authorities and Councils.
We understand how to navigate the planning panel process. Our experience, knowledge and expertise brings successful outcomes for our clients.
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was first appointed by the Minister for Planning to sit as a Member of Planning Panels Victoria in 1993.
Planning Scheme Amendments and Re-Zoning
We act on behalf of clients seeking to rezone land, or where relevant authorities and/or Councils seek to change or alter a planning scheme control.
We bring our knowledge and expertise in preparing planning scheme amendments to facilitate the successful changes to planning scheme controls.
Owners Corporation Dispute Settlements
Disputes are a regular occurrence within owners corporations.
We act on behalf of owners corporations, corporation managers, individual residents and lot owners.
We utilise our expertise to successfully resolve disputes between aggrieved parties.
Building Regulation Advice, Approvals and Protection Works
We have extensive expertise and knowledge in providing expert evidence relating to Building Regulations, the Building Act and in representing parties who may be affected by protection works.
Our knowledge and experience in solving building disputes is well known.
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was the former inaugural Chairman and Chief Commissioner of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), and Chairman of the Building Advisory Committee (BAC). His expertise has been recently sought by Government to review planning and building processes in Victoria as part of the Commissioner for Better Regulation (including Red Tape Commissioner).
Representation at Council Meetings and Consultation Meetings
Our extensive knowledge and experience includes representing residents, permit applicants and authorities in navigating meetings and mediation at Council.
We are highly regarded for our dispute resolution skills.
Building Permit Dispensations
We apply our knowledge and understanding of the Building Regulations and Building Act to successfully represent our clients in achieving building dispensations.
We understand how to navigate the building permit process, owing to our background and experience in this field.
We manage building dispensation applications and help our clients achieve successful outcomes.
Commercial and Mixed-Use Developments
We are able to successfully interpret and navigate the relevant planning regulations and controls relating to commercial and mixed-use developments, and provide strategic advice to support development approvals.
With over 30 years of successful practise and expertise, we provide practical advice and navigate applications through the approval process.
Advisors to State and Local Governments
State and Local governments seek our advice where our experience and knowledge can assist them in delivering sound planning, building and development proposals.
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was a former Advisory Board Member of the Office of Projects Victoria, and the Office of the Commissioner for Better Regulation (including Red Tape Commission) to review building and planning processes.
He was also former Deputy Chair of the Victorian Planning Authority and was a Board Member of the former Growth Areas and Metropolitan Planning Authority.
Industrial Developments
We bring over 30 years of experience and knowledge in obtaining approvals for all forms of industrial developments from single sites to major industrial distribution centres and logistical hubs.
Medical Centres and Consulting Rooms
Our team has a strong track record with delivering planning approvals for medical centres, veterinary clinics and consulting rooms.
Our knowledge and expertise assists in navigating the planning approval process, and we have done so successfully for the past 30 years.
Liquor Licencing Applications
Liquor licencing applications can often be controversial.
We have the expertise and the networks to navigate through the licencing process to achieve successful outcomes for clients who are looking to gain liquor licencing approvals for establishments.
Land Acquisition and Compensation
We have a long history of expertise in providing advice on planning acquisition and compensation cases.
We have acted for a variety of individuals, corporations, statutory authorities and State and Local governments.
We understand the acquisition and compensation process, and we successfully navigate it on behalf of our clients to ensure a fair and equitable result.
Affordable and Social Housing
Our team has an established reputation in working with home builders and government departments to achieve quality affordable housing outcomes.
We also provided important strategic advice to housing providers and home builders on the Victorian Governments Inclusionary Housing Pilot, Social Housing surplus government land and related housing policies.
Our experience and knowledge in this field is at the forefront of practitioner capability, and we provide our independent expertise to deliver affordable housing across Victoria and the rest of the nation.
Heritage Developments
We deliver frank and independent advice on heritage matters where individuals, corporations and State and Local governments can make decisions in confidence that they have the best planning advice available.
Strategic Projects and Planning Scheme Reviews
We rely on our extensive network and credibility with Local and State governments and servicing authorities to provide high-level independent advice.
We lead by example, we deliver on projects and are the benchmark for excellence within our field.
Our advice is sought with the clients knowing and having confidence in us achieving optimum and successful outcomes.
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was the former Deputy Chairman of the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), an Advisory Board Member for the Office of Projects Victoria (OPV) and was appointed by the Treasurer and the Minister for Planning, Housing and Multi-cultural Affairs to review and provide advice on changes to the Victorian Building and Planning Regulations as part of the Commissioner for Better Regulation (including Red Tape Commissioner).
Agricultural and Rural Land Use and Development
Our strong decision making and judgement skills has put us at the forefront of planning advisors relating to all forms of subdivision, development and use of agricultural and rural land.
Our team has extensive experience and knowledge in this field and are well placed to advise you on any project involving agricultural or rural land.
Restrictive Covenant Variations and Removals
Our valuable industry experience has led us to providing expert advice in the field of restrictive covenant variations and removals.
We continue to successfully resolve complex covenant cases on behalf of our clients.
Green Wedge Land Use and Development
Our team has has a wealth of experience in statutory and strategic planning, and specialise in green wedge developments.
We utilise our extensive knowledge and experience in interpreting policies and information, to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.
Retirement and Aged Care Facilities
With over 30 years of experience, our firm has continued to actively manage development proposals relating to retirement and aged care facilities.
These projects have involved extensive stakeholder consultation and communication with relevant government agencies and Council’s.
Our experience helps us manage projects to a successful outcome.
Who we are
Our team are experts in their field. They specialise in assessing, planning, building subdivisions and development proposals. They know how to best navigate the process and rely on their extensive networks and credibility with Councils, servicing authorities and State government. As some of Australia’s most talented industry experts, we deliver the best outcomes for our clients.
Bill Kusznirczuk
Managing Director
BA(UrbStud) FIT; GradDip(UrbPlg) FIT; CPP, MPIA, MAAP, MVPELA, AFAIM, MBDAV, MAPA, MEIANZ, MAICD, MUDIA
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BA(UrbStud) FIT; GradDip(UrbPlg) FIT; CPP, MPIA, MAAP, MVPELA, AFAIM, MBDAV, MAPA, MEIANZ, MAICD, MUDIA
Meet Bill Kusznirczuk
Managing Director
Bill Kusznirczuk is a leading Urban and Regional Planner in Australia. He has extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of planning, building, property development and how cities, regional and rural areas should look in the future. He is the founder and Managing Director of the firm which has a long and respected tradition of providing professional advice in these fields.
He is the former Chair of the Building Advisory Council and was appointed as the inaugural Chairman and Chief Commissioner of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) in 2013. Bill has been a Board Member of the Growth Areas Authority (GAA), Metropolitan Planning Authority (MPA), Deputy Chairman of the newly established Victorian Planning Authority (VPA), and Chair of the Executive Remuneration, People and Culture Committee. Bill was an Advisory Board Member for the Office of Projects Victoria (OPV) and was appointed by the Treasurer and the Planning, Housing and Multi-cultural Affairs Minister to review and provide advice on changes to the Victorian Building and Planning Regulations.
Bill is currently a Trustee of the Melbourne and Olympic Parks Trust (MOPT) and is Deputy Chair, of the Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack).
His valuable industry experience puts him at the forefront of advisors across Australia.
He is a Certified Practicing Planner as recognised by the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and is an Associate Fellow of the Australia Institute of Management.
Bill is sought as a regular commentator on radio, TV and in print media.
Bill also brings his expertise in strategic and business planning, project positioning approval strategies, project management, and facilitation of major infrastructure projects, stakeholder engagement, finance, risk and corporate governance.
He has strong decision making and judgement skills and experience working with stakeholders in complex environments. He also provides his knowledge to the community, charities and on not-for-profit Boards, and has a history of successfully representing residents against inappropriate developments.
Contact Bill at info@townplanners.com.au
BUrb&RegPlan (Hons), MVPELA
Meet Matthew Butler
Senior Urban & Regional Planner
Matthew provides clients with his skills and experience managing all aspects of statutory planning and building processes. Matthew navigates the coordination of planning permit applications, planning scheme amendments and planning and building approvals His experience extends to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects in metropolitan Melbourne, as well as regional Victoria.
Matthew provides his expertise in representation and advocacy at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) on behalf of Council, permit applicants and resident objectors. He has successfully represented resident objectors against inappropriate development, as well as successfully represented permit applicants to overturn unfair Council decisions.
He is experienced in statutory and strategic planning, stakeholder consultation, and specialises in a diverse range of land use and development projects across residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land.
Matthew is involved in a number of affordable and social housing projects and the procurement of surplus government land as part of the State Government’s Homes for Victorians strategy.
Matthew holds a bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning (with Honours) from RMIT University, and is a member of the Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA).
Contact Matthew at mb@townplanners.com.au
BUrb&RegPlan (Hons)
Meet Daniel Hadzikan
Urban & Regional Planner
Daniel has a sound understanding of planning schemes, with strong technical knowledge of statutory and strategic planning. He provides his expertise in due-diligence and feasibility projects, objections to inappropriate development, and advises on a variety of project types in residential, commercial, industrial, rural and regional settings.
He uses his skills to co-ordinate the statutory approval process in planning, environment and building approvals. He provides his expert advice in housing, building, sub-division, and development in negotiating development approvals, across a variety of settings including metropolitan, regional and rural areas.
Daniel provides high quality output in representing our clients and is focused on achieving positive results.
Contact Daniel at dh@townplanners.com.au
Meet Yasemin Ahmed
Assistant Urban & Regional Planner
Yasemin assists the planning team in a variety of complex planning matters, including the reviewing of site and land use plans, due diligence audits and the provision of planning advice. Yasemin maintains a positive working relationship with our clients, and public sector stakeholders and the wider community.
The understanding of acts, regulations, and local laws relating to planning, building and development issues is core to her role within our firm. Yasemin is organised, focused and has excellent problem-solving skills all based on a positive client-oriented attitude.
Contact Yasemin at ya@townplanners.com.au
AdvDipBus (WAI), CertAgtsRep (REIV)
Meet Alice Blaszczyk
Office Coordinator
Alice has overall responsibility for the coordination of the office. She undertakes important research with our contract consultants, provides customer service, administration and team support.
Alice is organised and is attentive to the needs of our staff and clients.
BBus&Int Law
Meet Katrin Wills
Financial Controller
Katrin is responsible for establishing and executing internal controls over the company’s human resources, accounting and financial procedures.
She provides financial leadership and is responsible for the reporting and summarizing of the company’s financial standing in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Katrin is on the Board of Chess Victoria and as a dual World Chess Champion she is also recognised as a FIDE Master by the Fédération des Échecs (World Chess Federation).
Meet External Contractors
Our success is a reflection of the company we keep.
Over 30 years of practise, we have built reputations that last with the contractors we consult and employ. These subconsultants help us achieve the best outcomes for our clients, and include but are not limited to:
- Acoustic Engineers
- Arborists
- Architects
- Building Inspectors
- Building Practitioners
- Building Surveyors
- Bushfire Management Consultants
- Drainage and Civil Engineers
- Electricians
- ESD Consultants
- Heritage Architects and Heritage Consultants
- Indigenous Cultural Heritage Consultants
- Insurance Brokers
- Land Surveyors
- Landscapers
- Plumbers
- Structural Engineers
- Traffic Engineers
- Urban Designers
- Valuers
- Waterproofing Specialists
What we value
Our experienced and professional reputation is well known and respected. We value being regarded as experts in our field and always achieving the best results for our clients. We deliver - its that simple. We live and lead by example. We recognise and reward our success. Most of all we value honesty, integrity and respect.
Experts in our field
With over 30 years experience we approach every project with confidence and care
Celebrate achievements
We ensure we that you are well equipped to celebrate your wins
We deliver
Understanding your outcomes is key in delivering successful results
Leading by example
Experts in our field, we are industry leaders when it comes to Town Planning
Recognising our success
We celebrate our victories just as much as our clients
Integrity and respect
We ensure you are well informed throughout the entire process
News and Media
With our expertise in planning, building and development, our team are sought as regular commentators on radio, TV and in print media.
Better Regulation
Planning and building approvals process review
The Treasurer and Minister for Planning have asked the Red Tape Commissioner to undertake a review of State and local government processes surrounding building and planning approvals, and early building works infrastructure approvals and to identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce delays. The Commissioner will be supported in this work by an Advisory Board comprising:
- Bill Kusznirczuk, Managing Director of Clement-Stone Town Planners, Deputy Chairman of the Victorian Planning Authority, Advisory Board Member of the Office of Projects Victoria
- Kate Roffey, Director at the City of Wyndham and former CEO of the Committee for Melbourne
- Radley de Silva, former CEO of the Master Builders Association of Victoria
You can download a copy of the discussion paper from the Engage Vic website below:
Metricon
Metricon Homes
For the past 4 years, we have successfully represented Metricon Homes and Metricon clients and assisted them in obtaining development approvals for dual occupancy, single dwellings, and social housing developments throughout Melbourne.
We have worked closely with the Metricon team in delivering efficient and timely services and advice, securing easy-to-act-on planning permits without onerous conditions in order to simplify the post-planning process as much as practically possible.
We have also provided strategic planning advice to Metricon Homes with respect to various matters including the Victorian Government’s Inclusionary Housing Pilot bid and Social Housing Pilot bid.
We continue to maintain a close working relationship with Metricon Homes, and our firm has a strong understanding of internal processes and procedures at Metricon along with the necessary skills required to work with your various drafting teams, managers, and other staff, to achieve high quality and efficient outcomes.
3AW Radio
Bill Kusznirczuk features on 3AW Radio
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk features regularly on Melbourne’s 3AW radio.
He created the successful radio show Streetwise with Darren James which over 10 years helped thousands of people solve their planning, building, Council and VCAT disputes.
See below his recent appearances:
- 3AW Afternoons with Tony Moclair – 02 October 2024
- Ross Stevenson & Russel Howcroft Highlights – 09 September 2024
- 3AW Melbourne ITH with Darren James & Bill Kusznirczuk – 20 January 2024
- ‘Well overdue’: Town Planner weighs in on Andrews government’s new housing plan – 20 September 2023
- Growing Pains: Melbourne Set to Surpass Sydney in the Population Stakes -3AW Drive with Tom Elliott
- What’s next for the site of the Corkman Irish Pub in Carlton
- Fishermans Bend development should learn from the mistakes of the Docklands
- Corkman Irish Pub developers are fighting State government reconstruction orders
- Ross and John speak with planning expert Bill Kusznirczuk – 28 July 2016
A Current Affair
Bill Kusznirczuk features on A Current Affair
Our firm and Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk are highly valued by Channel 9’s A Current Affair to give honest, frank and impartial advice on big and often controversial topics of interest around planning, building and neighborhood disputes, Local and State government decision making.
See Bill speaking on Channel 9, A Current Affair:
7 News
Bill Kusznirczuk features on 7 News
See our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk speaking on 7 News:
- The developers who illegally demolished Corkman Irish Pub lose appeal | 7News, 9 September 2021
- Overshadowing and overlooking high rise apartments, Box Hill | 7News, 2 December 2019
- Melbourne Crossley Building | 7News, 22 March 2019
Real Estate:
- Daylesford’s tourism industry under pressure as housing supply tightens | realestate.com.au, 25 June 2021
VCAT
Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Our senior staff are regularly appointed to advocate at VCAT, Planning Panels Victoria and the Building Appeals Board on behalf of permit applicants, Council, and resident objectors. We also present expert evidence before the Tribunal and BAB in respect to planning matters.
Recently published decisions:
Zhang v Bayside CC [2021] VCAT 294
- Successfully represented resident in objector appeal.
- The Tribunal agreed with our interpretation of Bayside’s DDO1 regarding what constitutes as a roof deck and directed no permit be issued.
Galdes v Melton CC [2020] VCAT 1044
- Successfully represented permit applicant in refusal appeal.
- Permit issued for nine double-storey dwellings adjacent the Melton Town Centre.
ADGB Pty Ltd v Darebin CC [2020] VCAT 491
- Appeared on behalf of Darebin Council in s77 proceedings for a mixed-use development.
- The Tribunal determined the overall height of the building did not
Cosentino v Monash CC [2019] VCAT 1873
- Successfully represented permit applicant in refusal appeal.
- The Tribunal determined the waiver of 3 car parking spaces was appropriate in this site context.
- De novo issues regarding off-site amenity impacts were resolved by way of condition. Permit granted for 2 storey extension to existing office.
Vassilacos v Darebin CC [2019] VCAT 1505
- Appeared on behalf of Darebin Council in s77 proceedings for an apartment development comprising four dwellings.
- The Tribunal upheld Council’s refusal on the basis of unacceptable on and off-site amenity impacts, despite the subject site being in an area of substantial housing change.
Dillon v Melbourne CC [2019] VCAT 1197 (13 August 2019)
Dillon v Melbourne CC [2019] VCAT 694 (13 May 2019)
- Appeared on behalf of objectors in s82 proceedings for an apartment development.
- The Tribunal determined that the amenity impacts of the proposal (visual bulk/sense of enclosure, overshadowing, daylight access) onto our client’s site was unacceptable. Permit issued which required significant design changes to the proposal in order to appropriately respond to our client’s property.
Redman v Mornington Peninsula SC [2019] VCAT 946 (8 July 2019)
- Successfully represented the permit applicant in a refusal appeal.
- The Tribunal determined to give minimal weight to Mornington Shire Council’s Housing and Settlement Strategy due to its embryonic nature. Permit granted for two new dwellings.
Elmalik v Stonnington CC [2019] VCAT 390 (21 March 2019)
- Successfully represented the permit applicant in a refusal appeal.
- The Tribunal determined it is often difficult to satisfy all Clause 54 requirements (e.g. overshadowing) in inner suburban locations. Permit granted for one new dwelling.
BAB
Building Appeals Board Victoria
Our senior staff regularly appear before the Board on a number of building and planning related matters.
Angela Mok (Associate) recently appeared as an expert planning witness for the Victorian Building Authority, where a key point of contention was whether the section 173 agreement displaced the height limitations under the Building Regulations.
In her view, the building envelope plan described front, side and rear setback requirements, but did not specify building height requirements, which are otherwise contained within Part 4 of the Building Regulations 2016.
The Board ultimately agreed with our position, and found that the building envelope plan does not specify building height, for the purpose of displacing the relevant building regulations.
You can read the full decision here: Crocitti & Anor v Victorian Building Authority [2019] VBAB 32
OPV
Office of Projects Victoria
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was an Advisory Board Member for the Office of Projects Victoria (OPV). In this role, Bill Kusznirczuk provides independent strategic advice on improved project outcomes being planned and delivered for the State.
The Office of Projects Victoria (OPV) Advisory Board is independently chaired and offers non-binding strategic advice and support to the Treasurer, the Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance, and the Executive Officers of OPV.
VPA
Victorian Planing Authority
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was the former Deputy Chairman of the Victorian Planning Authority (VPA).
The creation of the VPA is one of the most substantial reforms in recent Victorian planning history. The VPA implements the Plan Melbourne vision, works with Councils and their communities to plan new precincts and places including Victoria’s regional cities and towns and carefully plans for the delivery of residential lots including more affordable housing in growth corridors in Melbourne.
The VPA works closely with its key partners including Council’s, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources, to plan for the transformation of some of the biggest and most complex urban renewal precincts in Australia including Monash, LaTrobe, Parkville and Sunshine National Employment and Innovation Clusters, the Arden Precinct and Defense Site in Maribyrnong. These projects are critical in planning for strong and sustainable growth in Victoria.
VBA
Victorian Building Authority
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was the former inaugural Chairman and Chief Commissioner of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), and Chairman of the Building Advisory Committee (BAC). His expertise has been recently sought by Government to review planning and building processes in Victoria as part of the Commissioner for Better Regulation (including Red Tape Commissioner).
Bill Kusznirczuk oversaw the board and organisations in the role of Victoria’s building and plumbing industries which generated 28 billion dollars in building permit activity arising from 105,000 building permits, nearly 400,000 compliance certificates for plumbing works and nearly 50,000 building practitioners. As Chief Commissioner, put in train improved regulatory performance of the industry acknowledged by the Victorian Auditor-General’s Office.
PIA
Planning Institute of Australia
Our firm has been associated with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) since 1993.
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk is a Certified Practicing Planner as recognised by PIA and has presented at numerous events in the past and is a recipient for an award for Planning Excellence for his contribution to the planning profession through media.
PIA is the national body representing planning and the planning profession. Through education, communication and professional development, PIA is the pivotal organisation serving and guiding thousands of planning professionals in their role of creating better communities.
VPELA
Victorian Planning & Environmental Law Association
Don’t miss out on the UDIA Victoria X VPELA Red Tape Review forum this Friday. Anna Cronin will be presenting the findings and recommendations of the Planning and Building Approvals Process Review Discussion Paper, followed by a panel discussion featuring our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk. You can register to attend here. Looking forward to seeing you there!
UDIA
Urban Development Institute of Australia
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) has spent close to 50 years serving the industry advocating for increased certainty and reduced costs and regulatory burden to all stakeholders in the land development process.
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was recently appointed by the Treasurer and Minister for Planning, Housing and Multi-cultural Affairs to work with the Office of Better Regulation and Red Tape Commissioner to undertake a review of the planning and building processes.
The UDIA make an important contribution to the issue of reduced regulatory burdens in the building and development process.
Property Council
Property Council of Australia
The Property Council make an important contribution to inform discussions about how vital it is to create great Australian cities.
Our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk was recently appointed by the Treasurer and Minister for Planning, Housing and Multi-cultural Affairs to work with the Office of Better Regulation and Red Tape Commissioner to undertake a review of the planning and building processes.
The Property Council make an important contribution to the issue of reduced regulatory burdens in the building and development process.
Council Meetings
Recent: East Gippsland Shire Planning Consultation Meeting
We recently represented the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) at the East Gippsland Shire Planning Consultation Meeting in relation to eight (8) applications for social housing development in Eastwood:
We represented the permit applicant at the Moreland Planning and Related Matters Meeting in respect to an application for a Place of Assembly (Mosque) in Fawkner:
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust
Our team are pleased to announce that the Governor in Council has appointed our Managing Director Bill Kusznirczuk as a Trustee Member of the Melbourne Olympic Parks Trust.
The 40-hectare precinct is Australia’s heart of sports and entertainment. It is a special place where lasting memories are made and legendary matches are played.
Congratulations, Bill.
VicTrack
Victorian Rail Track Board
Bill is currently Deputy Chair and Independent Board Member of the Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack) Board and subsidiary companies.
He is Chair of the Property, Environment and Heritage Committee and Member of the Remuneration, Human Resources and Integrity Committee.
News Articles
See our most recent articles below:
‘Generational catastrophe’ How COVID-19 could reshape Melbourne – The Age, 19 July 2020
What will the ‘new normal’ look like – The Age, 18 July 2020
Videos
Our team are sought as regular commentators on TV, News and Media. See our most recent features below.
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2 Hercules Street, Tullamarine VIC 3043