What it is
Contested or larger applications may be heard by a municipal planning tribunal. Representation involves preparing a clear planning case, responding to objections and presenting at the hearing. Appeals follow the municipality's appeal procedure.
When you may need it
- Your application is referred to a tribunal hearing
- You need to respond to objections or an appeal
What our work includes
- Review of the record
- Hearing preparation
- Attendance and presentation
The broad process
- 1.Record review
- 2.Preparation
- 3.Hearing
- 4.Decision and appeal period
Documents commonly required
- Application record and correspondence
You don’t need these to make an initial enquiry.
What affects cost and duration
- Complexity of objections
- Number of hearings
We provide a project-specific quotation that separates professional fees from municipal charges, advertising and specialist costs. Timeframes vary with scope, completeness, objections, specialist work and municipal processing.
Limitations
Legal representation may be advisable in some matters.