Vic Urban

Rural

Rural planning that respects landscape, supports productive use and secures approvals across regional Victoria.

Vic Urban Town Planning

Rural town planning across Victoria

Victoria's rural and peri-urban land supports agriculture, tourism, lifestyle living, and low-density development — each governed by specific zone provisions, green wedge policies, and environmental overlays. Vic Urban Town Planning helps landowners and developers navigate rural controls while pursuing sustainable outcomes.

We advise across green wedge areas, regional townships, and agricultural districts surrounding Melbourne and throughout regional Victoria.

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Rural development with planning clarity

Rural projects must balance productive land use, landscape character, bushfire risk, and access requirements. Vic Urban reviews zoning, minimum lot sizes, dwelling entitlements, and overlay controls early — then supports pre-application advice, town planning applications, and application lodgement with submissions that address council and community expectations.

For larger proposals, town planning reports and specialist inputs strengthen the planning case.

How we support rural projects

Dwellings and farm accommodation

New dwellings, secondary dwellings, and farm worker accommodation assessed against rural zone purposes, agricultural viability tests, and bushfire requirements.

Agricultural buildings and rural industry

Sheds, processing facilities, and rural [industrial](/services/industrial) uses — including expansions and change of use where zone standards allow.

Subdivision and boundary adjustment

Rural lot reconfiguration, boundary realignment, and subdivision proposals with attention to access, services, and productive land retention.

Tourism and rural enterprise

Farm stays, cellar doors, and visitor uses on rural land — often requiring [change of use applications](/services/change-of-use-applications) and coordination with [commercial](/services/commercial) planning advice.

Related planning services

Pre-application advice

Confirm rural development potential before purchase or design. [Pre-application advice](/services/pre-application-advice).

Town planning applications

Permit preparation for rural dwellings, subdivisions, and agricultural development. [Town planning applications](/services/town-planning-applications).

Post-permit services

Amendments and compliance after approval. [Post-permit services](/services/post-permit-services).

Partner with Vic Urban for rural projects

Vic Urban Town Planning provides tailored rural planning advice across Victoria — respecting landscape values while advancing well-considered development. Contact us to discuss your rural site or proposal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Client perspective

Trusted through every stage

Property owners, developers and businesses rely on clear advice and considered representation across Victoria.

Raph knew all the answers and truly wanted to support us, if only we had found Raph from the start. I can't speak more highly of him and what he did to help us understand every step about our permit and opening up our little PT studio! Thanks again!

Liam

Verified client

If there was an option to give Raph and his team at Vic Urban 10 stars I would! We found ourselves in a sticky situation whilst opening a new gym in Prahran and after using multiple other consultants I finally came across Vic Urban and from the first phone call it felt like the right place. I could not recommend them enough! Do yourself a favour and go with them!

Max

Verified client

Raphael is an incredible asset to anyone looking for knowledge, great communication, diligence and insight. Very glad we made contact with him and the Vic Urban team. We wouldn't go anywhere else.

Reilly

Verified client

Raphael was super responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic from idea to execution. Highly recommend

Esteban

Verified client

Raphael from Vic Urban Planning is very knowledgeable and very easy to deal with. Raphael was always willing to answer any questions I had in a very prompt manner, and he was fantastic to deal with. He explained things in a way that made it very easy for me to understand. I highly recommend Raphael for all matters relating to Town Planning

Phil

Verified client

We’ve worked with Raphael at Vic Urban Town Planning on several projects, and his expertise in negotiating with councils is invaluable. He consistently navigates the complexities of planning requirements, ensuring smooth and efficient permit approvals

Jim

Verified client

Raphael has been a pleasure to work with over the years, helping me with a number of projects. His out of the box thinking always provides a fresh perspective in achieving the best development outcomes. Highly recommended!

George

Verified client

Raph knew all the answers and truly wanted to support us, if only we had found Raph from the start. I can't speak more highly of him and what he did to help us understand every step about our permit and opening up our little PT studio! Thanks again!

Liam

Verified client

If there was an option to give Raph and his team at Vic Urban 10 stars I would! We found ourselves in a sticky situation whilst opening a new gym in Prahran and after using multiple other consultants I finally came across Vic Urban and from the first phone call it felt like the right place. I could not recommend them enough! Do yourself a favour and go with them!

Max

Verified client

Raphael is an incredible asset to anyone looking for knowledge, great communication, diligence and insight. Very glad we made contact with him and the Vic Urban team. We wouldn't go anywhere else.

Reilly

Verified client

Raphael was super responsive, knowledgeable and pragmatic from idea to execution. Highly recommend

Esteban

Verified client

Raphael from Vic Urban Planning is very knowledgeable and very easy to deal with. Raphael was always willing to answer any questions I had in a very prompt manner, and he was fantastic to deal with. He explained things in a way that made it very easy for me to understand. I highly recommend Raphael for all matters relating to Town Planning

Phil

Verified client

We’ve worked with Raphael at Vic Urban Town Planning on several projects, and his expertise in negotiating with councils is invaluable. He consistently navigates the complexities of planning requirements, ensuring smooth and efficient permit approvals

Jim

Verified client

Raphael has been a pleasure to work with over the years, helping me with a number of projects. His out of the box thinking always provides a fresh perspective in achieving the best development outcomes. Highly recommended!

George

Verified client

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Contact us today to discuss your rural project. Our experienced team is here to help you navigate the planning process.

Available Across Victorian Councils

We deliver rural support across Melbourne and regional Victoria