3875 design & drafting

13/05/2026

An interesting article in todays Architecture & Design newsletter regarding housing stock vs affordability.

This article is the last of a 10-point plan from a deep rethink about housing, both as a noun (houses) and as a verb (to house). As we have seen, the single best housing policy is ‘home ownership for all’. Today, point ten: a revolution in finance policies to ensure that every household, indeed ...

07/05/2026

BMO/BPA planning requirements (VC248) have been updated as of 5th May 2026.
You can read more on the website.
https://planning-schemes.app.planning.vic.gov.au/All%20schemes/amendments/VC248?schemeCode=alpi

06/05/2026

The 1st May 2026 has seen the new NCC 2025 released with some changes mainly affecting Vol 1 (Class 2 - 9) buildings.
Refer to the link below for clarification of these updates.

09/04/2026

One of our projects taking final form in Wy Yung.
Great job EVCG. It's looking great.

25/02/2026

Interesting article from Architecture & Design

Move into the 21st century. Statewide planning controls (SEPPs) for building types should establish optimum (not minimum) controls. Detailed LEPs should use AI (artificial intelligence) 3D mapping to establish detailed volumetric controls for every site. Then use AI to assess a DA against those SEPP...

08/02/2026

https://www.architectureanddesign.com.au/editorial/upgrading-not-bulldozing-could-deliver-better-outcomes-for-public-housing

Interesting article

The report found that demolishing and rebuilding the tower at 351 Barkly Street would come with significant environmental costs and could disrupt a well-established community.

23/12/2025

3875 design & drafting would like to extend a heartfelt thankyou to all our awesome clients, colleagues and friends for being on the journey that was 2025.
We will be back on Monday 5th January.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and safe entry to 2026!

23/11/2025

On Saturday myself and Courtney Campbell of Development Solutions Victoria had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the Mallacoota and District Tool Library.
We were involved with the building design and Planning application process respectively to enable the committee to get approval to build this amazing space and community initiative.
On a side note...the food from Frenchies of Mallacoota was awesome.

24/10/2025

It's Showtime!
Off to the big smoke to celebrate all that it is Building Design.
As a judge it was a privilege to judge such amazing projects produced by incredibly talented designers.
Goodluck to you all tonight

24/10/2025

Always awesome to see another one of our projects come to life.
Some great detailing executed by the builder/owner.
Love the Monument arch's & skirts!

29/09/2025

🌳 Important Update: New Laws on Canopy Trees in Victoria 🌿

Heads up, folks, as of 15 September 2025, Victoria introduced Clause 52.37 (Canopy Trees) in all planning schemes under Amendment VC289.

Here’s what you need to know if you’ve got trees or plan to do any work on residential land:

🔍 What is a “Canopy Tree”?
To be classed as a canopy tree under this law, a tree must meet all three:
Height more than 5 metres above ground level and
Trunk circumference greater than 0.5 metres (measured at 1.4 m above ground) and
Canopy diameter of at least 4 metres.

🚫 When You’ll Need a Permit
You’ll need a planning permit before you remove, destroy or lop a canopy tree in certain residential zones, UNLESS your land is in a Low Density Residential Zone, which is excluded.

Some specific triggers for needing a permit:
> If the property is vacant and you propose a single dwelling.
> If work is done within 6 m of the narrowest street frontage OR 4.5 m of the rear boundary, even if there’s already a house and you’re doing extensions or building additions.

⚠️ What This Means for Homeowners & Developers
> Don’t assume a building permit alone covers tree removal if it meets the canopy tree definition. You’ll need to sort out planning permissions first.
> Before digging out driveways, designing your extension, or removing trees, get a survey done showing where the trunk sits, how big the canopy is, and whether buffers (front/rear) apply. It can save you headaches.
> Engaging an arborist and/or landscape designer early helps—so you can plan for where to keep trees, where to plant new ones, and how to ensure replacement canopy meets the new rules.

If you’re based in East Gippsland and unsure how this affects your property, shoot us a message, we can help you figure it out, get the right reports, and stay compliant with the new rules. 🌿

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