Five-day fixed-fee feasibility and approvals risk reviews for Social Housing, Affordable Housing, Aged Care, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Childcare developments.
The gap between site acquisition and planning certainty is where capital becomes exposed. By the time constraints surface — overlays, referrals, yield limitations — you've already committed time, money, and opportunity cost.
Within five business days, receive decision-ready insight into whether your site warrants further investment — and what the pathway looks like if it does.
Permit triggers, zone assessment, and applicable overlays mapped against your intended use.
Setbacks, height limits, boundary conditions, and access requirements documented.
Indicative yield range based on site dimensions and planning envelope.
Green / Amber / Red rating across key planning considerations with rationale.
Sequenced actions to progress or pause the opportunity.
Discussion of findings and recommendations before final PDF release.
Fixed-fee pricing. No hidden costs. Delivered in five business days.
Rapid planning check for straightforward sites
Comprehensive review with test-fit and pathway mapping
For sites with multiple overlays, complex zoning, or time-critical decisions
Validating site opportunities before acquisition or design investment
Screening sites for government or community housing programs
Assessing multiple sites with consistent methodology and fast turnaround
Aged Care, disability, and Childcare operators expanding their portfolio
Our practice holds deep experience across the sectors where planning complexity and regulatory compliance directly impact project viability. We understand the specific constraints — and opportunities — that define social infrastructure development in Australia.
Low- and mid-rise developments for community housing providers and institutional partners delivering Social Housing and Affordable Housing
Residential Aged Care facilities designed for compliance and operational efficiency
SDA-compliant housing meeting NDIS design categories and participant needs
Purpose-built Childcare centres navigating complex licensing and planning requirements
Colab Architects has delivered planning and design services for developments across Victoria and beyond. Our team brings direct experience navigating council requirements, referral authorities, and the specific regulatory frameworks that govern social infrastructure.
This fixed-fee review is intentionally scoped to provide fast, decision-ready planning and approvals insight without the cost or time burden of full design or consultant engagement. Items outside this scope can be quoted separately if required.
Get decision-ready planning insight delivered within five business days.