Planning Training

We blend deep experience with groundbreaking ideas to develop professional development training using customised content, location and style.

Some inspiring examples

Bespoke workshops and programs we've designed and delivered.

Councillor Planning Training

We have developed a Councillor training series specifically designed to assist councillors in understanding their role in the planning and building approvals process! Our training comprises bespoke sessions surrounding statutory and strategic planning specifically tailored to the needs of your Council. Demystify planning.

Advanced Neighbourhood Character Assessment

For statutory planners at all levels, covering advanced design language and local policy context, introducing the suite of tools available. Build assessment confidence.

Preparing for VCAT

For statutory planners at all levels, learn how to appear at VCAT proceedings including knowing procedure, cross examining, observing peers and presenting submissions—all with confidential feedback from a former VCAT member. Confidently navigate VCAT.

Issue Specific Training

For property and development industry stakeholders as well as statutory planners—as planning schemes change we share insights on interpreting and applying new provisions. Stay ahead of the curve.

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That's inspiring planning.

Bringing Victoria's planning ecosystem foundational knowledge and groundbreaking insights.

ADDO has delivered training for organisations across the planning sector since its launch in 2018.

From the Country Fire Authority’s training on subdivision, to the Department of Planning’s training on the new Clause 55 deemed-to-comply provisions we can design a training session to suit the specific needs and budget of your organisation or team.

Our Clients

We’re proud to have inspired great planning within these organisations.

I took a lot out of the training course. The facilitators were great in the way they presented & allowed us to ask questions.

We're very pleased with the course. John addressed the specific matters we'd requested very efficiently. The group was engaged and John encouraged participation.

John Glossop is a phenomenal presenter, he guided us through each standard, was thorough in his explanations, and was engaging

Huge thank you to the presenter! Informative, clear and concise.”

The session provided complex explanations about the subject, but very interestingly run to keep momentum and engagement.

"It's great to walk away with a new skillset, transferable to my role at Council".