Streamlined Council Approvals & Planning
DA & CDC Documentation Experts.
- 99% Success Rate: Plans tailored to meet specific council requirements.
- Fast CDC Turnaround: Get approved in as little as 20 days.
- Complete Packages: We handle the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) and forms.
- Technical Precision: Shadow diagrams and site analysis included.
- Fixed Pricing: No hidden costs for planning sets.
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Comprehensive Planning Services
From initial compliance checks to full council submissions, we handle the red tape so you can focus on the build.
DA (Development Application)
For complex sites requiring council discretion. We prepare detailed architectural sets designed to navigate local DCP controls and merit assessments.
CDC / Complying Development
The fast-track route. We draft specifically for State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) compliance, allowing for 20-day approvals via Private Certifiers.
Council Submission Packages
We compile the full submission, including Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), waste management plans, and application forms.
Site Plans & Shadow Diagrams
Accurate solar access analysis ensuring your build doesn't overshadow neighbors, a critical requirement for both DA and CDC approvals.
BASIX / NatHERS Coordination
We integrate energy efficiency into the design early, ensuring you meet sustainability targets for thermal comfort, water, and energy use.
Planning Set & Compliance
Pre-submission feasibility checks. We analyze your Section 149 certificate and sewer diagrams to identify risks before drafting begins.
Your Journey to Certification
Navigating council requirements can be complex. We break it down into four clear stages.
Feasibility & Strategy
We analyze your block dimensions and council zones to decide if DA or CDC (or any other state specific approval method) is the safest and fastest route for approval.
Drafting & Design
Our team creates the architectural plans, ensuring all setbacks, heights, and landscape ratios meet specific code requirements.
Reports & Documentation
We compile the technical heavy lifting: BASIX certificates, waste management plans, environmental effects statements, and more.
Submission & Liaison
We lodge the application on your behalf, answer any council queries (RFIs), and manage the process until determination.
Trust Experience with Your Approval
The difference between a rejected application and a swift approval often lies in the quality of the documentation. With years of experience dealing with councils and private certifiers, we know the "red tape" inside out. We don't just draw; we strategize to ensure your project complies with legislation while maximizing your property's potential.
99%
Success450+
Approvals20d
Avg CDC TimeWhy Choose Our Planning Services?
We reduce the risk of delays and rejections through meticulous preparation and expert knowledge.
Risk Reduction
We identify non-compliance issues before submission, saving you months of delays.
Faster Approvals
High-quality, correct-first-time documentation means fewer questions from the council.
Cost Efficient
Smart BASIX design can save you thousands in construction material costs.
Full Liaison
We speak the council's language so you don't have to deal with technical jargon.
Recently Approved
A selection of projects we have successfully guided through DA and CDC.
Approvals FAQ
DA (Development Application) is submitted to your local Council and allows for merit-based assessment. CDC (Complying Development Certificate) is a faster process assessed by a private certifier against strict State Codes.
Approvals vary greatly pending where in Australia you are. In general NSW CDC approvals can be issued in as little as 20 days once documentation is complete. DA approvals typically take between 3 to 6 months depending on the Council. IN ACT DA/BA are usually around 4-5 months.
Yes, all new dwellings in NSW require a BASIX certificate. It assesses water, thermal comfort, and energy usage. We coordinate this as part of our package.
Yes. We offer a "Planning & Compliance Check" service where we review your Section 149 certificate and sewer diagram to advise on feasibility before you commit to full design fees.