Waiting on council is the least understood part of a Melbourne renovation. While you can't speed up the clock, understanding how the town planning permit process actually works makes the waiting far less frustrating.

From Schematic Design to Construction Documentation, here's what the three main design phases involve, how long they take, and why the sequence matters.

Before a single line is drawn, there's a process that sets everything up for success. Here's what the pre-design phase actually involves and why it matters.