AS Planning checks your zoning and overlays (Farming Zone, LSIO/Floodway), identifies what Council will want to see, and lodges a council ready application so your shed can be approved without a long RFI process.
You might. It depends on:
Remember: a planning permit (Council) is separate from a building permit (private surveyor); many jobs need both, with planning first.
Kerang, Cohuna, Koondrook, Leitchville, Murrabit, Lake Charm, Kangaroo Lake, Quambatook, Macorna, Mystic Park, Benjeroop and surrounding farming districts along the Murray, Gunbower Creek and irrigation channels.
We pre-screen addresses for overlays and access constraints, issue a builder-ready evidence checklist before final drawings, lodge Council-ready submissions, manage referrals/RFIs, and – where needed – line up a draftsperson so documentation lands complete the first time.
Can you draw my plans?
Our core is approvals. If you need drawings, we can source a trusted draftsperson and coordinate so plans support the planning case.
Do I need a planning permit for a shed on Farming Zone (FZ) land in Gannawarra?
Sometimes. If your property is in an LSIO/Floodway Overlay, is a smaller FZ lot, or the shed is close to a drain/channel, Council will usually want a permit and some extra information. We check the zone/overlays first and tell you which path you’re on.
It’s just a machinery/hay shed on the farm, why is Council asking for more info?
Because they need to confirm it’s genuinely supporting agriculture on that land, and that it won’t block flood paths. A short farming justification plus a basic siting/level plan usually fixes this.
My block is under a Floodway / LSIO, can I still build a shed on it?
Usually yes, but you may need to lift the floor level, keep the shed out of the active flow path, or show drainage. We can include that in the application so it doesn’t become an RFI.
Can you lodge the shed and the new dwelling together in Gannawarra?
Yes. This approach works well, one application that covers both, one look at the flood overlay.
What if I need to remove a couple of trees or native veg for access?
We can add a short native vegetation/arborist note if access or sightlines need clearing. Including it up front in the application is better than having Council ask for it later.
How long will a shed permit take in Gannawarra?
Timeframes move around, but complete, overlay aware applications get through faster than ones that go in with no flood levels or no farming justification. We aim to give Council everything they’ll ask for on day one, so there is less back and forth later.
