Chris Loorham Consulting-
Your personal town planning consultant
in the South West
Former environmental lawyer and mediation manager with the Native Title Tribunal, Chris obtained a Masters in Town Planning with distinction from RMIT in 2010.
Providing trusted professional guidance.
Navigating through the maze of regulation and policy can be confusing and time consuming. Without clear professional guidance delays and costs can mount.
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Would you like to ensure that your project advances as smoothly as possible?
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Are you facing a specific hurdle or issue that is causing frustration and delay?
Successful navigation of the town planning process.
Whether you are undertaking a renovation, a new build or subdivision, lodging an objection or appeal, Chris Loorham Consulting will provide a clear step-by-step
pathway to achieve your planning objectives in a timely and cost effective manner.
Experience in delivering positive outcomes.
Principal consultant Chris Loorham has significant experience gained over 30 years working in senior legal, mediation and town planning roles, providing trusted advice and representation. Now based in Port Fairy, Chris has more than seven years local planning experience across the South West.
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Chris is known for his professional manner and knowledge, clear communication and respectful negotiation style, resulting in positive working relations with individual clients, council planners, government authorities and community groups.
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Chris selects his associates based on the same key attributes, and together they bring unique combined expertise to ensure the best possible outcome for each client.
Services include:
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Planning permit applications & reports
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Objections
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Enforcements
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Property subdivision
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Planning scheme amendments
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Project management
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Independent mediation
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Coastal hazard & flood plain planning
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VCAT hearings
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Statutory planning systems & processes
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Rural & farming applications
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Indigenous Land Use and native title advice and negotiation
Local town planning knowledge, experience & diligence.
This is where we start...
Your project starts with a free 1-hour consultation with Chris Loorham.
Chris will listen to your needs, assess the facts and the relevant planning controls and produce a summary.
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A site visit will normally be arranged. With his extensive experience, Chris will outline an initial approach to best meet your requirements and budget.
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Chris combines his multidisciplinary planning, legal and mediation experience to analyse and chart a way forward for even the most difficult planning problems.
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Chris always works step by step with the client, ensuring you are on board all the way to a successful outcome.
What our clients say
“We engaged Chris Loorham Consulting to assist us in making an objection to a subdivision in Moyne Shire. Chris was able to comprehend the complex history of the particular planning matter and provide advice and assistance in lodging our objection to council and subsequent appeal in VCAT."
"Chris provided direction, frank advice and empathy with our situation."
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"We are delighted to have achieved a favourable outcome with Chris' assistance.”
"Chris assisted us to prepare and lodge our planning permit application."
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"His expertise in navigating the complexities of the planning scheme was invaluable."
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"We achieved the result we were after."
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"We greatly appreciated Chris' calming influence, diligence and deep knowledge of local issues."
"We recommend Chris to anyone needing planning advice & representation."
“Chris Loorham Consulting prepared the technical information required by council to support our family's application for a planning permit for a dwelling in a farming area."
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"His knowledge and technical expertise are exceptional."
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"Our application was successful and we can now plan ahead for our future in the area.”