Frequently Asked Questions

If you find yourself overwhelmed by the intricacies of planning applications, be it housing developments, commercial projects, or zoning changes, you're not alone—and that's precisely why our company is here to help.

As experts in crafting both highly effective planning objection letters and letters of support, we offer tailored solutions to address your specific concerns, from loss of privacy and increased traffic to environmental impact and more.

In the following sections, we've compiled answers to the most commonly asked questions about our service to help you make an informed decision.

  • We offer shadow-authoring services to help you write the best possible planning objection and planning support letters.

    We are not credited as the author of the work. This means you are free to edit any part of the planning submission we prepare for you before you send it to the Council.

  • No. We can help you write other types of planning submissions. This includes:

    o Letters of support

    o Objection letters to re-zoning proposals

    o Objection letters to planning policy

    o Others by request

    However, our current form relates to planning objections or support letters for development applications for planning applications. We are working on an improved website which includes other types of planning submissions.

    For now, if you would like help with other forms of planning submissions, please use contact us directly.

  • You will receive a Word document which you can choose to further edit or send to the Council as-is.

    The document will be in the format of a letter and include a minimum of 2,000 words of clearly articulated planning arguments for or against a proposal, a review of relevant zones and overlays and whether the proposed development is in keeping with their objectives and various recent and relevant case-law to further strengthen your position.

  • We aim for a 48 hour turnaround time for planning submissions looking to object or support a development.

  • $479 (inclusive GST) per submission letter to support or object to a development.

  • Our team has the experience to handle all states and territories in Australia.

  • Our services include written submissions to All State Tribunals whether you’re lodging your own appeal, or joining as party to another planning case.

    Please note that due to the complexity of State Tribunal submissions, each case is subject to individual quotation.

    We recommend getting in touch as early as possible with any State Tribunal queries.

  • The ATO have verbally advised our team that Submittee’s services may be tax deductible for landlords. However, it is essential to note that tax regulations and interpretations can vary, and individual circumstances may affect eligibility for deductions.

  • Our team has over 30 years of planning experience and from our experience, the council will likely accept late planning submissions up to two weeks from closing period.

Have a question that isn’t covered here? Feel free to get in touch with our friendly team for any queries.