Opening a Padel or Pickleball Centre in Melbourne: The Planning Permit Guide
Sign the wrong lease and you'll pay rent on courts nobody is allowed to play on. Here's how council approval works for padel and pickleball venues in Melbourne.
Medical, Allied Health & Dental Fit-Outs:Do you actually need a Planning Permit?
Every few weeks, a physio, GP, dentist or psychologist signs a lease and only then finds out the use itself needs council approval. Here's what actually determines whether your medical, allied health or dental fit-out needs a planning permit — zone by zone.
Buying or Setting Up a Car Yard? Check Your Zoning Before You Sign
Zoning approves the site, not the use. Vehicle sales, hire, and repair are assessed separately under Victoria's planning scheme — and most buyers don't find out until after they've signed.
Opening a Gym in Frankston? Check This Before You Sign a Lease
A gym lives or dies on the site — not the equipment. Before you sign a Frankston lease, find out if the zoning actually permits a fitness centre, not after the barbells arrive.
Do You Need a Planning Permit for a Doggy Day Care in Victoria?
Thinking about opening a doggy day care in Melbourne? The site makes the dream or kills it — here's what actually determines whether a planning permit is achievable before you sign a lease.
Before You Sign That Commercial Lease: The Planning Check Most Melbourne Business Owners Skip (And Regret)
Most business owners find out too late that "available for lease" doesn't mean legally cleared to trade. Here's what to check before you sign — the zones, the costs, and the timeline nobody tells you about.