Dual Occupancy Planning Experts for Campbelltown Council

Thinking about building a dual occupancy home in Campbelltown?

Dual occupancies are one of the most popular residential developments in Western Sydney right now.

They’re a smart way to increase property value, generate rental income or accommodate extended family.

But getting council approval isn’t always straightforward.

At Town Planning Sydney, we specialise in NSW planning and dual occupancy DAs for Campbelltown Council.

We understand the local controls, lot sizes and zoning challenges that come with a development application in this area.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering a dual occupancy in Campbelltown:

1. Is dual occupancy allowed on your block?

Campbelltown Council has specific planning controls that dictate where a dual occupancy can be built.

The most important factor is zoning.

If your land is zoned R2 (Low Density Residential), R3 (Medium Density Residential) or R4 (High Density Residential), you may be eligible.

Minimum lot size also matters.For example, detached dual occupancies typically require at least 600m² of land.

Our planning consultants will review your site details and give clear, practical planning advice.

We also check for overlays like flood risk, bushfire hazard or heritage, which could impact DA approval.

2. What’s the process for getting council approval?

You’ll need to prepare a detailed development application and lodge it with Campbelltown Council.

This includes architectural plans, site analysis, shadow diagrams, BASIX certification and a Statement of Environmental Effects.

At Town Planning Sydney, we offer in-house architectural drafting to fast-track this process.

We design to comply with Campbelltown DCPs and the NSW SEPP Housing Code, which increases your chance of DA approval the first time.

We also liaise with council planners, respond to RFIs and keep your project moving forward.

3. What are common reasons for DA rejection in Campbelltown?

Campbelltown Council can refuse a dual occupancy DA if it doesn’t meet minimum lot width, building separation or private open space requirements.

Poor streetscape integration and lack of car parking are also red flags.

Our planning consultants know what council looks for.

We provide early advice to avoid these issues, and we draft plans that clearly demonstrate compliance.

In one case, a client in Raby was knocked back twice before coming to us.

We redesigned the site layout, reworked the driveway gradient and provided a clearer Statement of Environmental Effects.

The application was approved in five weeks.

4. Can I build under CDC instead of lodging a DA?

In some cases, yes.If your site meets the NSW Low Rise Housing Diversity Code, you might qualify for a Complying Development Certificate.

This is often faster than a traditional DA and skips the public notification period.

We assess every Campbelltown site to see if a CDC is possible.

If so, our drafting team prepares plans to meet strict code requirements and we work closely with private certifiers to get quick sign-off.

5. What makes Town Planning Sydney the local expert?

We’ve helped dozens of clients across Campbelltown get council approval for dual occupancies, attached dwellings and duplexes.

From Macquarie Fields to Glen Alpine, we know what works on the ground.

Our team combines expert NSW planning knowledge with efficient drafting and council negotiation.

You get end-to-end support from site feasibility to final sign-off.

We don’t just lodge paperwork.We provide proactive, practical solutions to get your build approved, built and profitable.