DEVELOPMENT PLANNING FOR ALL
NSW COUNCIL AREAS UNDER THE
NSW PLANNING PORTAL PROCESS
SERVICES
Planning Portal Applications
Needing council approval - we provide all your development planning & approval processing needs. From document preparation, lodgment to receiving your approvals.
Already lodged your application but need further support, then we are here to help.
Building & Design
Support
We can offer clients full support in internal & external design, material usage and product choice throughout the whole construction phase. We can offer flexible direct contact to experienced licenced builders.
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Construction
Management
Don't want to lift a finger, then we've got you covered. Our project management is designed to ease your mind and get the hard work completed for you, whilst having direct access to your builder at all times.
ABOUT
Seeking council development & planning approval, then we have you covered. From minor to major works we can meet your need. ​Our mission is to ease the process of obtaining planning & building approvals with your local council.
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We handle all your correspondence with council and private certifiers as well as connecting in with your architect, engineer, builder, plumber & associated trades to ensure your planning portal development application receives approval.
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Organising tracking & delivering on your building approvals from start to finish is our specialty.
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With over 20 years in the industry we have the experience needed to get the job done.
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DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
Covering all your NSW planning portal needs no matter what you require council approval for...
New dwelling applications - Alterations & additions to existing dwellings
Outbuildings - Sheds, Pergolas - Swimming Pools
Dual Occupancy/Multiple dwellings
Subdivision - Signage - Commercial
Tourist Accommodation - Industrial - Change of use
Home Occupations - Plumbing & Drainage - On site wastewater Management Systems
Driveway applications - Relevant industry searches​​
NSW PLANNING PORTAL
APPLICATION STAGES
Stage 1
Stage 2
Development Application
The first stage is for a Notice of Determination commonly called a DA.
The DA stage requires the most amount of documentation preparation.
The DA will outline any conditions that council request for your build. If council want any additional information, it is in this stage, they will request it. Document's & works prepared for stage 1 are all standard versions and include:
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Statement of Environmental Effects
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Statement of Sediment & Erosion Control
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Waste Management Plan
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Cost of Works Application
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Bushfire Assessment
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Plumbing & Drainage Application Submission
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Water & sewer connection application
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On-site wastewater management application
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Driveway application
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Relevant searches - AHIMS, Biodiversity, Heritage Inventory, BIOnet, Property Report
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Consultation & Administration
Construction Certificate &
Principal Certifier Contract
The Construction Certificate, or commonly called CC, provides legal authorisation for your build to commence. A Principal Certifier application is a contract between the owner and council or a private certifier allowing the appointment of the a principal certifier (PC) to carry out certification work for your development. No works can commence without CC and PC applications.
Document's & works prepared for stage 2 are all standard versions and include:
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Principal Certifying Authority Application
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Consultation & Administration
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Compiling associated conditions of consent documents
Stage 3
Occupation Certificate
Once your development has been completed the third stage is applied for which is your occupation certificate, commonly called a OC. This provides the final certificate required to ensure compliance and for future insurance of your development.
Document's & works prepared for stage 3 are all standard versions and include:
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Submission of all compliance certificates
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Consultation & Administration
Commercial &
Multi Dwelling Applications
Due to complexity of these applications, they need individual assessment. Please contact us directly for further information.
Additional Information
Often councils will require additional information. This can vary due to the subject development and/or property zoning and regulations. Document preparation for additional information alters depending upon what has been requested. Some examples can be:
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Plan amendments
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Detailed statement of environmental effects
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Requests to vary development control plan or development standard
Builders, Trades & Construction Companies
We work for many building companies and trades. We are able to support you to remain on site whilst we organise your DA's for you. Our years of experience allows us to be flexible to the needs of your business and your time constraints. We specialise in custom pricing for multiple lodgments. Please contact us below for engagement of our services for construction businesses.
CONTACT
Inquiries
For any inquiries, questions or commendations, please contact our office or fill in the form below.