Case Study: Retail Expansion in Inner Melbourne
Business required a planning permit for shopfront expansion. We secured approval by addressing council concerns...
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Diamatrix Planning is a specialist statutory town planner and consultant based in the Southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. The Principal Consultant has over 20 years of experience in various types of developments, from complex urban land use developments to rural, agricultural, and coastal land use issues. Gbenga is a Registered Planner with the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and a member of the Victorian Planning, Environmental & Law Association (VPELA). The firm operates under the PIA code of practice.
Our founder Gbenga has over 20 years’ experience in statutory planning in Victoria, we are one of Melbourne’s leading town planning consultancies. Here’s why clients trust us:
Established in 2008, we have helped hundreds of clients secure planning approvals across Victoria.
Our expert representation ensures the best outcomes.
We handle everything from feasibility assessments to final approvals.
We work closely with councils and developers to streamline the process.
No hidden fees, just expert service.
Every project is unique, and we tailor our approach to your needs.
We assess your project goals and provide expert advice.
We evaluate council zoning and regulations to identify risks.
We prepare and submit a professional planning application.
We manage all council interactions to speed up approvals.
If your project faces opposition, we represent you at VCAT.
We ensure a smooth transition from approval to project execution.
We prepare and lodge planning applications, ensuring they meet all council requirements. Our expert team minimizes delays and maximizes approval success rates.
Before you invest in a project, we assess its viability, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
Are you unsure where to start? We provide strategic guidance to help you understand zoning laws, regulations, and council expectations.
Facing council rejection? We advocate for your project at VCAT, increasing your chances of a successful outcome.
Concerned about a neighboring development? We craft compelling objections to protect your property interests.
We assist councils with planning policies, helping them manage planning approvals and zoning laws efficiently.
Get clear, expert advice on Melbourne’s planning laws to ensure your project aligns with regulations.
We facilitate negotiations between developers, councils, and communities to achieve balanced outcomes.
Architect
"Ogee Architects has known Diamatrix Planning Consultants for over 17 years. As a director of Ogee Architects, I have dealt with Gbenga Tokun on many projects, ranging from apartment buildings to multi-unit developments to commercial projects. I found Gbenga to be a highly professional with a passion for excellence in all projects. He supported Ogee Architects. Gbenga has been an outstanding town planner, mentor, and source of inspiration and advice for all our projects. Gbenga's contributions have helped shape the team of Ogee Architects to better plan and design our projects. I thank & recommend Gbenga for the achievements & outcomes of our projects with all city councils."
Registered Builder
"We have collaborated with Diamatrix Planning Consultants for our building projects for over 8 years, with very high success rates at the council and VCAT levels. Gbenga from Diamatrix Planning is very professional and reliable, and he appears to always know how to get the required support for planning proposals. He seems to have the appropriate answer to every planning problem. Gbenga discovers issues and potential concerns at very early stages, and we tackle them to ensure the proposal gains the authorities’ support, hence a much smoother process."
Property Owners
"We were about to enter into a contract to buy land on Green Wedge Zone to build our dream home when a friend told us it would benefit us to undertake a planning feasibility study before committing. We contacted Gbenga of Diamatrix Planning, who quickly undertook a planning feasibility assessment that itemised the site's planning issues regarding physical and planning scheme constraints and was frank about the possibility of securing planning approval. Based on his advice, we did not sign the contract of sale and decided to look for a property with fewer planning issues. Gbenga handled the permit application process for us, and we got a permit in a reasonable time frame."
Building designer
"I have worked with Gbenga and Diamatrix Planning for more than 15 years on several projects ranging from dual occupancies to multi-storey residential developments across several Councils in Victoria. Of the projects I have worked on with Diamatrix Planning, the high level of service they bring to the client and project is immense. They have an in-depth knowledge of how the Victorian planning process operates and often offer pragmatic advice that is well-heeded by the relevant authorities, achieving approvals with minimal resistance. Diamatrix Planning always acts with the utmost professionalism and integrity in all professional settings I have been involved with. He has been our lifeboat in many sticky situations, and I would highly recommend and continue using him."
The Planning & Environment Regulations stipulate that planning applications should be processed within 60 days. However, processing times vary between councils and may take 3 to 6 months. A professional submission by a town planner is likely to reduce the timeframe significantly.
What requires a planning permit will depend on the requirements of the planning scheme relating to the subject site and what is proposed. It is not usually very straightforward in Victoria.
Projects that usually require a planning permit for which Diamatrix Planning can help are as follows:
Business required a planning permit for shopfront expansion. We secured approval by addressing council concerns...
Client needed approval for a multi-unit development. Faced council objections due to zoning conflicts. Our...