Camden Council Planning Advice from Local Experts

If you're building, renovating or developing in the Camden area, getting DA approval starts with understanding the local planning rules.

Camden Council has specific controls for setbacks, lot sizes, bushfire risk and neighbourhood character.

Working with someone who knows these requirements will save you time, money and stress.

At Town Planning Sydney, we offer planning advice based on real experience with Camden Council.

Here’s how we help our clients get projects approved faster:

1. We start with a site-specific planning review

Every property is different. Our planning consultants begin by checking zoning, overlays, minimum lot sizes and relevant controls under Camden’s LEP and DCP.

In one recent case in Elderslie, we advised a client that their proposed garage extension would exceed site coverage limits.

We adjusted the layout before submission, helping them get council approval on the first review.

2. We prepare plans and documents tailored to Camden Council’s expectations

Our drafting and reporting team understands what Camden Council requires for a complete development application.

This includes accurate site plans, floor plans, elevations, shadow diagrams and a clear Statement of Environmental Effects.

In Narellan Vale, we prepared a secondary dwelling DA with all required documentation.

The application was accepted without requests for further information.

3. We manage the full DA process from lodgement to approval

Our team handles application submission, council communication and responses to formal requests.

This reduces errors and keeps your project moving. In a dual occupancy application in Harrington Park, council flagged a concern about driveway crossover widths.

We revised the design and resubmitted updated plans within 48 hours.

The DA was approved within the expected timeframe.

4. We offer planning and drafting services in one place

You don’t need to hire a separate designer and planner. At Town Planning Sydney, our team works together from day one.

This makes it easier to keep drawings compliant with NSW planning controls and Camden-specific policies.

We recently supported a home extension in Spring Farm where a revised setback was needed to meet street frontage character.

Our planner and drafter resolved it internally and kept the submission on track.

5. We know how to resolve Camden Council objections early

Our experience with local staff means we can anticipate common concerns before they arise.

In Mount Annan, we helped a client respond to overshadowing objections from neighbours by adjusting the roof pitch and reducing bulk.

Council accepted the changes without further delay.

6. We provide honest advice about what will and won’t be approved

Not all designs are possible. We help clients avoid rejection by giving upfront, realistic planning advice.

In Camden South, we recommended against a dual occupancy on a narrow lot due to frontage limits.

The client appreciated the guidance and shifted focus to a compliant single dwelling that achieved fast DA approval.

Whether you're planning a small renovation or a full subdivision, our team delivers trusted town planning services tailored to Camden Council’s requirements.

With local knowledge and proven results, Town Planning Sydney is here to help you build with confidence.