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Can I Subdivide a Dual Occupancy in NSW?
Thinking of subdividing your dual occupancy? Discover what NSW planning laws allow, how zoning affects your options and when expert planning advice makes all the difference.
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Do Granny Flats Need To Comply With BASIX?
Do granny flats need to comply with BASIX in NSW? Learn how BASIX affects your DA approval, planning permit, and council submission for secondary dwellings and dual occupancies.
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How Do I Check if My Land Is Suitable for Development in NSW?
Learn how to check if your land is suitable for development in NSW. Get expert planning advice, zoning checks, and DA approval tips from a qualified town planner NSW
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Can I Keep My Existing House and Build Another Behind?
Can you build behind your existing house in NSW? Learn the rules for dual occupancy, DA approval and planning advice from a trusted NSW town planner and subdivision expert
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Dual Occupancy Controls: SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy) (Housing) 2021
Dual Occupancies: 2 dwellings on one lot.
Permissibility changes:
Dual occupancies are permitted with consent in R2 zones state-wide.
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Can I Build a Granny Flat Above a Garage in NSW?
Learn how to get DA approval to build a granny flat above a garage in NSW. Get expert town planning advice, meet building regulations, and navigate council approval confidently
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What Does “Permitted With Consent” mean? LEP NSW
A town planner can guide you through the approval process, ensuring your proposal meets zoning, design, and building regulations.
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What is the difference between E1 Local Centre and B4 Mixed Use zoning?
Understanding the difference helps guide your DA approval pathway and ensures compliance with NSW planning rules, zoning intent and local council requirements.
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Is Council Approval Required for a Massage or Beauty Clinic in NSW?
Learn when council approval is required, what planning rules apply, and how a town planner NSW based can guide you through zoning, DA approval and change-of-use challenges with real-world examples.
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Do All Councils Have the Same Planning Rules in NSW?
NSW councils follow different planning rules under one state framework. Learn why DAs vary across councils and how expert planning advice ensures smooth council approval for any project
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Can I Convert My Garage Into a Studio or Home Office?
This article explains when you need council approval, what NSW planning laws require and how to meet building regulations. With expert planning advice and real examples, learn how a town planner NSW based can guide your project from concept to approval.
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Inner West Council: Marrickville Residential Development Control Plan (DCP) 2011 - A Summary
A summary of the Marrickville DCP which provides objectives and controls for various residential development types, including dwelling houses, secondary dwellings, attached and semi-detached dwellings, alterations and additions, and other residential structures like garages and carports.
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Camden Council Residential Development Control Plan (DCP) - A Summary
An easy reference guide and summary of Camden Council's Residential controls under the Development Control Plan.
Covering various residential accommodation types, including dwelling houses, secondary dwellings, dual occupancies, semi-detached dwellings, attached dwellings, multi-dwelling housing, and outbuildings.
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What Are the Accessibility and Fire Safety Requirements in NSW?
Understanding accessibility and fire safety requirements is crucial for DA approval in NSW. A town planner NSW based can help you navigate council approval, especially when heritage overlays or fire upgrades are involved.
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What are the Operating Hour Restrictions for my Business?
Whether you're opening a cafe, salon or studio, get practical advice from a town planner NSW based who understands zoning, DA approval and local council expectations.
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Need Help Applying for a Building Information Certificate?
A Building Information Certificate can protect you from council enforcement and help regularise your property. As a town planning company based in NSW, we help homeowners and businesses navigate council approval, prepare development applications, and manage planning permits.
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How Do I Lodge a DA with Council?
Learn how to lodge a DA in NSW, from documents to council approval. Expert planning advice from a trusted town planning company in NSW.
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Do I need a town planner for a change of use application in NSW?
Need council approval for a change of use in NSW? Learn how a town planner can help with DAs, planning advice, and navigating building regulations for faster approval.
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Do I Need a DA to Build a Shed or Deck?
With expert planning advice and real examples, find out how a town planner NSW based can help you get it right from the start.
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Is My Land Affected by Flood, Bushfire or Heritage Controls?
Identify planning constraints early, what impact they have on DA approval, and why expert planning advice matters. With real examples and insights from a town planner NSW based, learn how to navigate council approval with confidence.
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