Problems with Hepburn Shire Hepburn Shire Council Planning Dept.
I don't know what your experiences have been with the Planning Dept at the Council but I can't imagine...
Kallee J. replied:
I copied this for you off the attached site You can complain to the Ombudsman about something a council did or failed to do, or a decision it made or failed to make. For example: you made a complaint but the council is taking months to respond the council says it’s fixed the problem, but you’re still not satisfied the council has made a decision that you think is unfair. http://knowyourcouncil.vic.gov.au/guide-to-councils/consultation-and-complaints/complaint-resolution-bodies
Warren M. replied:
Kate Redwood, Fiona Robson, Donna Kelly, Liz Burns, Greg Thompson, Sebastian Klein
Terri F. replied:
Sam Thompson, helped us out. We brought a property that had a Building permit. He checked over it before we brought it though, and picked up some things that had changed since the original permit was issued. We got them changed and brought the property. Not sure if he can help, but might be able to steer you in the right direction. Sam Thompson Regional Planning & Design Pty Ltd 64 Pine Court Porcupine Ridge 3461 s.thompsondesign@bigpond.com5348 1285 044 7073107
Jane K. replied:
Hi Dean Mighell I have always found the planning department very helpful but I know they are also constrained in what they can and can't do/share. another person to ask might be Sam Thompson as he helps people with planning issues. Good luck.
Leonie S. replied:
Hi Dean have a read of clause 63 Existing Use... http://planning-schemes.delwp.vic.gov.au/schemes/combined-ordinances/Hepburn_PS_Ordinance.pdf
Any recommendations for preparations of wills and powers of attorneys in town?
Andrew R. replied:
True Marie. I was looking at State Trustees but the '5%' of the estate charged costs as executor took me by surprise (not that I would expect people to do it for free). Plus I think it was around $1,000 for 2 wills, plus POA for finance & health x 2 (but not sure if that is standard).
Rae P. replied:
I am with Marie Keane stay well clear of State Trustees . I had mine done through BJT Legal in Ballarat cost was under $100