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Amendment VC289 introduced Clause 52.37 (Canopy trees) to all planning schemes. It now regulates when you can remove larger trees on residential land and sets minimum canopy outcomes for many applications.

Understanding commercial zoning and overlays is essential for accurately assessing a property’s potential and limitations, providing informed advice, and avoiding unexpected planning hurdles.

Unexpected planning permit requirements are a major cause of stalled or collapsed commercial property transactions. The key to preventing these delays is proactivity.