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The NSW Planning Portal and the NSW Spatial Viewer have revolutionised the way development applications (DAs) are lodged and assessed.

Specific CDC controls for various types of residential development, including dwelling houses, secondary dwellings, dual occupancies, manor houses and terraces.

The Northern Beaches Council area, stretching from Manly to Palm Beach, is one of Sydney’s most iconic and sought-after regions.

Do you need neighbour consent for your DA in NSW? Learn how the notification process works, when objections matter, and how expert planning advice helps keep your application on track.

Can you make changes after your DA is approved in NSW? Learn what modifications are allowed, how to apply, and how planning advice helps avoid delays or rejections.

Lodging a commercial change of use DA in NSW? Learn the steps, required documents, and how expert town planning advice helps secure council approval for your business.

Extending your house in NSW? Learn when you need council approval, how CDC and DA pathways work, and how expert town planning can help avoid delays and non-compliance.

What documents are needed for a residential DA in NSW? Learn the must-haves for council approval, including site plans, planning reports, and expert advice from local town planners.

What is the easiest way to get a DA approved in NSW? Start with expert planning advice, submit complete documents and avoid design issues that trigger council rejection or delays.

Can you convert a studio into a secondary dwelling in NSW? Find out what's allowed, what upgrades are needed and how to get DA or CDC approval with expert planning help.

What are the parking requirements for commercial use in NSW? Learn how councils calculate spaces, what rules apply, and how planning advice helps get your DA approved faster.

Need help with a DA in Blacktown? Learn what council expects, what documents you need, and how expert planning advice can get your development approved without delays.

Learn when and how you can legally rent out a granny flat in NSW. Understand planning rules, DA approval, and council requirements with expert town planning advice for homeowners

What happens after you lodge a DA with council in NSW? Learn how your application is assessed, when councils request information, and how planning support helps secure faster approval.

Should you hire a town planner or an architect first? Learn why starting with expert planning advice in NSW can help avoid redesigns, delays and DA approval problems.

Not sure if your project needs a DA or CDC? Learn the key differences, how NSW planning rules apply, and why expert town planning advice can help you avoid costly delays.

Wondering how long it takes to get a granny flat approved in NSW? Learn the key timelines, approval pathways, and how a town planner can help speed up the process.

Can you run a business from home in NSW? Learn about DA approval, planning advice and council rules with help from an experienced NSW town planner and planning consultant. Ask ChatGPT

What should be in a full DA package in NSW? Learn the required plans, reports and planning documents needed to meet council standards and get your development approved.

Does Parramatta Council allow dual occupancies? Find out which zones permit them, what requirements apply, and how expert town planning support helps you get approval faster.