📍 Servicing Geelong, Melbourne, Ballarat & Regional Victoria — private town planning consultancy

Victoria's Trusted Planning Consultants

Town Planners who bring clarity, purpose and care

Navigate your planning application with confidence. Expert town planners across Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and regional Victoria — from first advice to final approval.

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Obligation-free initial consultation · Response within 1 business day

9+ Years Victorian planning experience
100+ Planning permits managed
Residential · Commercial · Community Projects across Victoria
VIC Planning Scheme Specialists
The Process

How It Works

Three clear steps from your first enquiry to planning approval.

Initial Consultation

We assess your project, advise on the planning pathway, and explain what's involved — clearly and without jargon. No obligation.

Prepare & Lodge

We prepare and lodge your planning permit application or relevant report with Council — thorough, compliant, and compelling.

Manage Through to Approval

We manage the process with Council through to approval — negotiating, responding to queries, and keeping you informed every step of the way.

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01 · What We Do

Whether you're seeking permits, navigating policy, or managing objections — we're here to guide the way.

Planning advice

Planning Advice

Clear, tailored advice to help you understand what's possible — risks, opportunities and next steps, with confidence.

Planning permit applications

Planning Permit Applications

We take the complexity out of permit applications with expert advice, clear communication and ongoing support.

Due diligence

Due Diligence

Before you commit, we assess the planning constraints, risks and opportunities so you can move forward with confidence.

Pre-application meetings

Pre-Application Meetings

We coordinate and attend pre-application meetings with Council to clarify requirements early and lay the groundwork for approval.

Planning reports

Planning Reports

We prepare clear, well-reasoned planning reports that communicate the merits of your proposal and support a positive outcome.

Project management

Project Management

From consultants to Council, we manage the moving parts of your project to reduce stress and deliver smooth, timely outcomes.

What Clients Say

Our Clients Say It Best

Trusted by homeowners, developers, architects and major institutions across Victoria.

I have been working with Nicole for over many years on planning permits throughout Victoria. She is a subject matter expert who goes above and beyond to ensure we have the correct advice. She is a pleasure to work with and I have no hesitation in recommending Accord Planning.

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Stuart Pollard

Self Storage Investors, Chapter + Co

Nicole is a very warm and personable town planner whose professionalism is matched by her outstanding technical abilities. She builds strong, genuine relationships across the industry and is consistently reliable, hardworking, and deeply trusted by her long-standing clients.

JG

Jarryd Gray

Partner, MinterEllison

We were extremely impressed with Nicole's professionalism and expertise. She provided clear, practical guidance throughout and managed the application efficiently from start to finish. We would highly recommend Nicole to anyone seeking a knowledgeable town planner.

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Bruce Dixon

Chairman, Macedon Lodge

I highly recommend Accord Planning for any town planning or permit application needs. Their expertise in navigating regulations and council requirements was invaluable. Nicole was very professional, responsive, and deeply knowledgeable — keeping us informed every step of the way.

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Terry Geoghegan

Project Manager, Barwon Health

Recent Work

Project Experience

Recent projects across residential, commercial, infrastructure and community sectors.

Winery Precinct Mannerim
Commercial

Winery Precinct – Mannerim

New winery precinct with restaurant, cellar door, art gallery and production facility on the Bellarine Peninsula.

2022–2025

Macedon Lodge
$20M Project

Macedon Lodge – Training Facility

$20M racehorse training facility in the Macedon Ranges progressed through detailed planning assessments and Council negotiations.

2023–2025

Armstrong Creek Community Centre
$21.8M Community

Armstrong Creek Community Centre

$21.8M three-storey community centre and library with multipurpose spaces and a 30,000-title collection.

2021–2022

Barwon Health
Health Infrastructure

Barwon Health – Relocation Works

Building relocation supporting redevelopment of the Women's and Children's Wing at University Hospital, Geelong.

2025

Multi-lot Cobden
Residential Subdivision

Multi-Lot Development – Cobden

Rezoning and subdivision for ~170 residential lots supporting regional growth and local housing supply.

2022–2025

Ss Michael + John's Primary School
Community

Ss Michael + John's Primary School

Planning application for school expansion in Horsham supporting increased enrolments and community education access.

2025

Nicole Dixon, Director and Principal Town Planner at Accord Planning
9+ Years Victorian
Planning Experience

03 · About Us

Meet Nicole Dixon

Director / Principal Town Planner

With over nine years' experience in private sector town planning, Nicole brings a calm, solutions-focused approach to every project. Her experience spans feasibility assessments, due diligence, planning reports, community engagement, Council negotiations, and end-to-end project coordination.

Nicole's advice is grounded in deep knowledge of the Victorian Planning Scheme and delivered in plain language, helping clients make confident, informed decisions across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use projects.

Key Skills

  • Strong working knowledge of the Victorian Planning Scheme and Planning and Environment Act 1987
  • Skilled in report writing, statutory assessments and preparing clear planning advice
  • Experienced in liaising with council officers, consultants and community stakeholders
  • Confident communicator across written and verbal formats
  • Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate teams through each stage
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Passion

Driven by genuine passion for planning that delivers real, lasting value.

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Integrity

Clear advice, backed by insight and delivered with integrity at every stage.

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Teamwork

Strong outcomes come from strong collaboration within our team and yours.

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Can-do Attitude

We stay solutions-focused even when projects get complex.

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Respect & Trust

We build trust through respectful relationships and clear communication.

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Learning & Growth

Planning is always evolving — and so are we.

02 · Get in Touch

Start Your Planning Journey

Whether you're ready to begin or just have a few questions, fill out the form or reach out directly — we'll respond within one business day.

Servicing Geelong, Melbourne, Ballarat & Regional Victoria

info@accordplanning.com.au
03 4232 3968
Based in Victoria
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