Antony Duffill

Director / Founder

Your Partner in Urban Planning
and Property Development

Rapid Planning Victoria is a specialist planning and property consultancy dedicated to navigating the complexities of the Victorian planning system. With over 20 years of experience as an urban planner and property advisor, we have a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes on a diverse range of complex projects across Victoria.

Our expertise spans urban infill, brownfield, and greenfield projects for leading industry property developers and all levels of government. We have been instrumental in the development of master-planned communities, education centres, commercial and industrial sites, aged care facilities, residential apartments, and mixed-use developments.

At Rapid Planning Victoria, we provide nuanced strategic planning and property advice to Australia’s most well-known developers, institutions, and government bodies. Working with all tiers of government, we have a unique understanding of the intricacies of the planning system and the political sensitivities in local areas.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of town planning and development advisory services to guide your project through every stage.

We manage the planning process from pre-application meetings, preparing and lodging planning applications and securing approvals for all types of projects.

Research & Policy Development :

We provide research and policy guidance to State and Local Government to improve planning frameworks and guide new development.

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Project Management :

We manage complex and diverse workloads, coordinating consultant inputs and engaging with stakeholders to ensure your project stays on track.

02

VCAT & Panels Victoria Advocacy :

We have extensive experience as planning advocates, representing both private and council clients at VCAT and Planning Panels Victoria on a broad range of applications.

03

Property Due Diligence :

We assist with large-scale property acquisitions by providing thorough due diligence advice to identify opportunities and constraints.

04

Statutory Planning & Development Approvals :

We manage the entire planning permit application process, from pre-application meetings to securing approvals for all types of projects.

05

Strategic Planning :

We provide expert advice on land use, development potential, and planning policy to help you make informed decisions and maximise the value of your assets.

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Our Proven
Track Record

At Rapid Planning Victoria, we have a history of delivering exceptional results across a wide range of sectors.

  • Residential (Greenfield & Infill)

    Greenfield master planned communities, Apartment complexes and multi unit development)

  • Education and community focussed development

    New schools and campuses, School buildings, Smaller capital works projects, New community hubs, Community sporting facilities and Passive recreation

  • Aged Care and Lifestyle and Retirement living

    Residential aged care facilities, Residential lifestyle villages, Retirement villages

  • Commercial and Hospitality

    Mixed use development, New hotels, Hotel additions. Food and drink premises, Commercial use of existing buildings

  • Quarrying & Related activities

    Industrial subdivision, Warehousing and factories, Concrete batching plants, Quarry conversion/repurposing

  • Mixed Use Development

    Assisting developers to obtain approvals for various forms of mixed use projects.

  • Industry & Renewable Energy

    Planning Advice and Permit Applications for industrial and renewable energy projects.

Get in Touch

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Contact us today for a confidential discussion about how we can assist you.