VCAT Advocacy and Representation
Planning Disputes and VCAT Appeals
Sometimes planning decisions don't go the way you'd hoped. Whether your planning permit has been refused by council, or you've received a permit but a neighbour has lodged an objection, you have the right to seek a nreview at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
When to Consider a VCAT Appeal
Your planning permit application has been refused by council
Council has failed to decide your application within the statutory timeframe
You want to challenge conditions placed on your permit
A third party has objected to a permit granted to you
It's important to understand that not every refusal should be appealed. Before proceeding, we'll give you an honest assessment of your prospects - including the likely costs, timeframe, and the strength of your case. If we don't think an appeal is likely to succeed, we'll tell you.
