Town Planning
If council has notified you that your neighbours have applied for a planning permit you’ll no doubt have a lot of questions; does it comply with regulations, will it impact your property, and how do you best articulate your concerns to council?
Westgarth Studio can provide affordable advice that can help you understand these queries and feel comfortable taking the next step. We will come to you and review their design with regard to planning scheme and regulation compliance in the comfort of your own home.

Who is this service for?
Anyone looking to understand a neighbour’s planning application and the impact it may have on their property.
What will you get?
Part 1 – Our interpretation of how your neighbours application complies or does not comply with regulations.
Part 2 – Our advice on how best to frame your response to council, or our services to prepare a letter or compile a report on your behalf for submission to council.
How much will it cost?
Part 1 – $500 (ex GST)
* 3hr max - Additional costs will be incurred for longer sessions or if a written report is required
Part 2 – $125 hourly rate applies
*Should you wish to appoint us to assist you with or to compose your letter back to council, we will provide you with a customised quote to ensure you only pay for what you require.
* This service has been designed to allow you to get an architect’s view as to whether a planning application meets regulations, prior to writing your objection letter to Council.
* Architectural advice provided is based upon a desktop review of the site, planning guidelines & existing information provided by the client to the Architect. Additional specific guidelines, limitations or requirements may also apply to this site.
* Westgarth Studio provides no guarantee or assurance that the planning authority will agree with our assessment. Nor that changes to your neighbour’s application will be instructed by the planning authority in accordance with our advice.
Find out more
If you would like to learn more about the many architectural services we provide please feel free to call or leave a message for us. We’ll get back to you promptly to answer your questions or arrange to time to meet with you in person.