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Professional Representation Against Unsuitable Developments
Not all developments are good developments — and not all deserve approval. At Deep River, we help individuals, businesses, and community groups formally object to development proposals that threaten amenity, safety, heritage, environment, or fair use of land.
We’re planners, engineers, and expert strategists who understand how the system works — and how to use it to protect your rights.
When to Lodge a Development Objection
You may have strong grounds to object if a proposed development will:
- •Overshadow or overlook your property
- •Create unreasonable noise, traffic, or parking stress
- •Undermine local character, heritage, or environment
- •Breach height, bulk, or boundary controls
- •Impact privacy or property access
- •Reduce sunlight or ventilation to habitable rooms
- •Contradict the planning objectives for the zone
Our role is to turn your concerns into a well-argued, professional objection that council and consent authorities are legally required to consider.
Our Development Objection Services
Review of the Development Application (DA)
We identify planning breaches, design flaws, and policy conflicts within the DA documents.
Preparation of a Formal Objection Letter
Professionally written, evidence-based, and framed in planning language — not emotional appeals.
Planning Advice & Strategy
We explain your legal rights and the most effective way to raise your concerns.
Council Submission Management
We lodge your objection properly and ensure it is acknowledged and considered.
Representation at Public Meetings or Hearings
If required, we attend council meetings, JRPP panels, or hearings on your behalf.
Liaison with Council & Applicant (if needed)
We can facilitate dialogue between parties to seek better outcomes without unnecessary escalation.
Why Use Deep River?
- •We speak council’s language.
We’re qualified planners — we don’t just lodge objections, we build solid planning arguments. - •We bring credibility.
Your objection will carry more weight when backed by an independent professional report. - •We protect your privacy.
We can submit on your behalf to shield your identity from public disclosure. - •We’re not anti-development, just anti-bad development.
We support good planning. We object when it’s warranted, and we know how to make it count.
Who We Work With
- •Individual homeowners affected by nearby proposals
- •Businesses impacted by changes to access, noise, or traffic
- •Strata bodies and residents’ associations
- •Community groups and environmental advocates
- •Solicitors and legal advisers acting on behalf of clients
Timely, Strategic, and Professional Objections
Development applications move quickly — and so should you. Most councils allow just 14–30 days for public submissions. If you’ve received notice of a DA near you, don’t wait.
Contact Deep River today to speak with a planning expert about your objection.