About to Sign a Commercial or Industrial Lease?
Make Sure Your Site Is Actually Approvable First.
Eland Town Planning helps Melbourne business owners check whether a commercial or industrial site can legally operate before they sign the lease, spend on fit-out, or get stuck with Council delays.
Helping cafés, restaurants, gyms, clinics, childcare centres, warehouses, factories, places of worship, retail businesses and industrial operators across Victoria.
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Trusted by Victorian business owners navigating commercial and industrial planning permits, Council approvals and site feasibility decisions.
Which Situation Are You In Right Now?
Whether you're responding to Council, about to sign a commercial or industrial lease, or changing how a property is used, Eland Town Planning provides practical advice to help you move forward with confidence.
I've Received a Council Request for Further Information
Council has asked for more information and you're not sure how to respond?
We prepare planning responses, reports, Waste Management Plans and supporting documents to help keep your application moving.
“Professional, responsive and clear. Eland Town Planning made the council process much easier to understand.”
Google ReviewI'm About to Sign a Commercial or Industrial Lease
Don't commit to rent, deposits or fit-out before checking whether your business can legally operate from the site.
The Pulse Check identifies zoning, permit triggers, parking issues and planning red flags early.
“Theresa helped us understand the planning risks clearly and gave us practical next steps.”
Commercial ClientI Want to Change How My Property Is Used
Converting a takeaway into dine-in, opening a medical centre, gym, warehouse use, factory operation or place of worship?
We help identify what Council approvals may be required before you proceed.
“Knowledgeable, thorough and easy to work with. Theresa explained the planning process in plain English.”
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Food & Drink Premises
Dandenong permit amendment, RFI response, signage, parking and Waste Management Plan.
Medical Centre Permit
Planning permit support for a medical centre project in Malvern.
Heritage Signage
Retrospective business identification signage approval in Berwick.
Place of Worship Review
Planning permit review and due diligence for a proposed place of worship in Narre Warren.
Town Planning Decides Whether Your Business Can Operate From A Site
It affects what businesses can operate in a location, whether Council approval is required, and what rules apply before you open your doors.
Before you sign
Check whether the property is even suitable for your business before committing to rent.
Before you spend
Understand approval risks before paying for architects, plans or fit-out costs.
Before Council says no
Get clarity early rather than discovering problems halfway through your project.
The Fastest Way To Know If A Site Is Worth Pursuing
What you will walk away with
- Know if your site is legally approvable before you sign anything
- Every permit you may need explained in plain English
- Exact Council red flags for your specific site and use
- Clear next steps so you're not guessing
- Delivered within 48 hours
Know where you stand with Council before signing a lease, buying a property or committing to fit-out.
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Commercial & Industrial Planning Support For Every Stage
We help business owners and property investors make clearer decisions before signing a lease, buying a site, responding to Council, or moving through the planning permit process.
Pulse Check™
$347 site feasibility review.
A fast planning review to help you understand whether a site is suitable before you commit.
Get Pulse Check™RFI & Council Response Support
Help for applicants who have lodged with Council and received a Request for Further Information or planning concerns.
Get RFI HelpPlanning Permit Applications
Full support for commercial and industrial businesses ready to move ahead with the Council approval process.
Request QuoteCommercial & Industrial Uses We Commonly Assist With
Hospitality
Cafés, restaurants, takeaway shops, food and drink premises and change of use applications.
Medical & Allied Health
Medical centres, consulting rooms, dental clinics, allied health and wellness businesses.
Industrial Uses
Warehouses, factories, manufacturing, trade supplies, storage and industrial business operations.
Community & Commercial
Places of worship, retail shops, offices, gyms, childcare centres and local service businesses.
Commercial & Industrial Planning Questions Business Owners Ask
Can I sign a lease before getting planning advice?
You can, but it can be risky. Planning advice before signing can identify permit triggers, parking issues, prohibited uses and Council approval risks.
Can you help if Council has requested further information?
Yes. We review the Council letter, identify what is required and prepare planning responses and supporting documents to help move the application forward.
Do you only work on commercial projects?
No. Eland Town Planning assists with both commercial and industrial planning matters, including hospitality, medical, retail, warehouses, factories, places of worship and other business uses.
How fast is the Pulse Check™?
The Pulse Check™ is designed to provide clear preliminary planning advice within 48 hours, subject to receiving the required property and business information.
Before You Sign The Lease, Check The Site
Get the $347 Pulse Check™ and understand where you stand with Council.