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The ability to use a property for a specific purpose is governed by the Victorian Planning Scheme, primarily through its zoning. Understanding ‘permitted uses’ is fundamental in commercial real estate.

What planning checks should I do before listing a commercial property in Victoria? Image of a real estate agent with clipboard, infront of a vacant shop front.

You’ve landed a new commercial listing in Victoria – congratulations! You’re ready to hit the market analysis, and prepare your marketing campaign. But before the sign goes up, there’s a critical step that can save you headaches down the line and even strengthen your pitch: conducting preliminary planning checks.

Once a planning permit is issued by Council, is that design and set of conditions final, or can planning permissions be changed?