St-Wise

At St-wise, we're committed to achieving more positive outcomes for clients, more often. As a team of seasoned town planning professionals, we've been helping a broad range of clients achieve the desired approvals and permits for residential, commercial, and industrial developments for over 22 years.

Our Expertise

Our team of experts, led by Mandy Black and Mark Waldon, delivers personable, reliable service, keeping you informed and up to date at every step of the process. From initial contact to project approval, we'll do everything in our professional power to keep your project moving. Whether you're looking for pre-planning advice, seeking a permit, or you've come up against current development roadblocks, St-wise has a proven track record for getting projects across the line.

Our Services

We offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients, including:

• Pre-planning advice: We prepare a detailed assessment of the site, providing you with important information before making a commitment to purchase land or a new business.
• Town planning applications: We provide professional advice and services relating to the development and use of land, with extensive experience in all areas of town planning for both the public and private sectors.
• VCAT representation: We assist with submitting a VCAT request, especially when the developer and Council are in dispute.
• Land rezoning: We help modify the planning scheme relating to a given area to allow a land use or development to proceed.
• Planning objections: We help with an objection application if a town planning application has been lodged at Council that may impact your way of life.
• Advocacy: We advocate for your project as professional representatives, speaking and negotiating with Council, neighbours, and other stakeholders to improve your chances of project approval.
• Expert witness: We provide expert testimony as an expert witness at a matter to be heard before the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

What Our Clients Say

Don't just take our word for it! Our clients have praised our expertise, professionalism, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes. Here's what some of our satisfied clients have to say:

"Mark got us approval from VCAT for a subdivision application that was previously refused by the Council. His submission was outstanding, very detailed, and convincing. He listened closely to what we tried to achieve and delivered meticulously."

"Mark is quietly understated but got across the detail and picked the key issues to address in our planning application very quickly. He and Mandy managed the process with Council with care, diligence, and respect - an approach that paid off with unexpectedly great results in our case."

"Mark and Mandy were very professional and responsive in all their work to facilitate getting council permits over the line. I have used their services on two separate occasions and look forward to working together again in the near future."