Song Bowden Planning Pty Ltd is a Melbourne based firm, providing town planning consultancy services nationally to range of stakeholders. We are recognised within the industry for providing planning advocacy and expert evidence in VCAT hearings. Our firm services a diverse range of clients including corporate, government agencies, and other clients with varying needs.
We specialise in assisting our clients with the development approvals’ process for all application types with the aim of achieving them optimal results, delivered through a sound understanding of the relevant Planning Provisions. At Song Bowden, our clients are treated with care and respect and will always have direct access to our Directors, David Song and Daniel Bowden.
What we do
Song Bowden offers:
- Management of planning permit applications through the development approvals system
- Advice with respect to planning scheme amendments to facilitate land rezoning
- Advice to clients regarding the likely planning outcomes of planning proposals
- Representation at VCAT and Planning Panels Victoria
- VCAT and Council planning mediations
Spotlight on planning: Clause 55 Reforms
In this episode, our Director Daniel Bowden sits down with Little Fish Property Developers to discuss the recent reforms to Clause 55 (ResCode) and their implications for medium-density housing. Together, they unpack key changes to setbacks, neighbourhood character, and design standards, and explore how these updates are expected to shape development outcomes, planning approvals, and housing delivery across Victoria.