Planna prepares comprehensive Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), Preliminary Planning Reports (PPR) and Town Planning Reports for council approval. Fast and reliable.
When is a Development Application (DA) Required?
Most development in Baw Baw Shire is assessed under the Baw Baw Planning Scheme. You’ll generally need a permit if you plan to:
- Build a new home, add a second dwelling or undertake multi-unit infill in townships like Warragul, Drouin, Trafalgar and Yarragon
- Carry out extensions, cut and fill, decks or outbuildings that trigger overlays common to Baw Baw (Bushfire Management in the foothills, flood controls along waterways, Significant/Environmental Significance or Heritage in older town centres)
- Change the use of land or premises, for example shop to café or restaurant, warehouse to gym or medical, dwelling to short-stay accommodation, often with signage or liquor variations
- Subdivide or realign boundaries in GRZ/NRZ areas or rural land (Farming and Rural Living Zones)
- Reduce car parking under Clause 52.06 or create/alter access to the Princes Freeway/Highway (declared roads)
- Remove native vegetation for new driveways, defendable space or building envelopes
Starting works without the right permit risks enforcement action, so confirm your pathway before construction.
Preliminary Planning Report
Our PPR benchmarks your proposal against the Baw Baw Planning Scheme, pinpoints zone and overlay triggers, checks particular provisions (parking, signs, licensed premises, native vegetation, access to Road Zone) and identifies likely referrals (CFA, floodplain and road authorities). You’ll get risks, next steps and an evidence-based read on approval prospects.
Baw Baw Planning Scheme
The scheme sets the statutory rules for land use and development. Your Planning Report should map all controls and address decision guidelines across the Municipal Planning Strategy and Planning Policy Framework, relevant zone schedules (GRZ/NRZ/RGZ, C1Z/IN1Z, FZ/RLZ) and overlay schedules (commonly BMO, LSIO/SBO, SLO/ESO and HO). Local focus points include township character in Warragul and Drouin, flooding along creek corridors, bushfire interfaces near Noojee/Erica/Walhalla and freeway frontage design.
ResCode (Clause 54/55) and Apartments (Clause 58)
These provisions drive detailed design outcomes. Expect clear responses on:
- Neighbourhood character, building height, setbacks and articulation for infill housing
- Overshadowing, overlooking and winter solar access given Gippsland’s climate
- Permeability, landscaping and canopy trees, plus rural-urban edge treatments for sheds/outbuildings
- Access and parking under Clause 52.06, signage under Clause 52.05 and native vegetation under Clause 52.17 where relevant
Planna prepares concise, clause-by-clause Planning Reports tailored to Baw Baw Shire to streamline assessment and improve the chance of a timely permit.
What is
Planna is an Australian based team of expert town planners, leveraging an innovative approach to securing council approval. With our proven method, you can submit your Development Application in days, not weeks. Planna specialised in comprehensive Statement of Environmental Effects, and Preliminary Planning for council approval.
Same day report delivery
Money back guarantee on reports
A message from Planna
You're not alone,
We were frustrated with the standard town planning approach: waiting months for reports and spending thousands of dollars. Town Planners charging for admin when you only really need the core reports for a Development Application. Whether it’s a renovation, changing the use of your business, or a tricky development, you might be asking:
- Do I have to wait 6-12 weeks for a town planner?
- How do I meet all of the compliance requirements?
- How can I maximise my outcomes?
- How can I increase my chances of approval?
With our proven method, you can submit your Development Application in days, not weeks. And if council isn't happy with your Planna Report (unlikely), we will give you a full refund.
Sincerely,
Features
98% approval rate over 3000+ submissions
Free consult with registered Town Planner
Quality guarantee or money back
Compliant with all Acts, Regulations, SEPP, LEP, DCP, and NSW Councils
Proven Process
Claim your free consultation, or give us a call
We identify the best path to approval
Your reports are prepared by our in-house team of town planners and ex-council officers
Receive your finalised reports within 48 hours - ready for council submission, with quality guaranteed
Frequently asked questions
With Planna, you can get your Development Application package ready for submission within 24 hours; council assessment times vary.
Planna is on average 80% cheaper than traditional town planners, with the same outcome. Most firms will charge you thousands for admin, when you really only need the core deliverables.
With a 98% approval rate, we ensure your reports will meet all council requirements. If the council does request additional information, we can easily update this through the dashboard.
Our team of expert planners and ex council officers are on hand to provide support, justifications and report reviews throughout the process.
We used Planna for our renovation. It was cheaper and faster than traditional firms. Highly recommended for any project.
— Frances and John, Albury, NSW
Planna made our development process possible. Detailed reports and quick compliance checks avoided long waits and high costs. Great alternative for quick planning services.
— Michael and Lisa, Melbourne, VIC
