Town Planning Advice You Can Trust Across Greater Sydney

Planning a development in Sydney comes with unique challenges.

Each local council has different controls, formats and expectations. What works in Liverpool might be rejected in Willoughby.

That’s why you need planning advice you can rely on.

At Town Planning Sydney, we offer honest, experience-led guidance to homeowners, builders and developers across Greater Sydney.

Here’s how we help clients make better decisions and achieve smoother DA approval.

1. We start with planning advice based on your actual site

We don’t give generic answers. Before you draw a single plan, our planning consultants assess your zoning, overlays, site dimensions and applicable controls.

In a recent Lane Cove project, our early review found that a proposed deck exceeded height limits due to sloping ground.

We revised the design to meet NSW planning rules before lodgement, avoiding any need for redesign.

2. We help you choose the right approval pathway

Depending on your project, you may be eligible for a Complying Development Certificate or require a full development application.

We guide you on the fastest, most appropriate option. In Parramatta, a client wanted to build a studio out back.

We confirmed it met CDC requirements and prepared the documents for private certification.

The entire council approval process was avoided.

3. We understand how different councils interpret planning rules

Some LGAs enforce landscaping, privacy or streetscape controls more strictly than others.

Because we’ve worked across over 30 councils in NSW, we know how to tailor your application.

In a dual occupancy project in Canterbury–Bankstown, we reduced upper floor massing based on recent approvals in the area.

Our client received DA approval without needing to attend a council meeting.

4. We support renovations, rebuilds and new developments

Whether you’re extending a home, adding a granny flat or building a duplex, we give clear planning advice backed by real experience.

In Northern Beaches, we supported a carport addition on a sloping block. Our advice included stormwater management, neighbour impact and visual bulk issues.

The development application passed on first review.

5. We communicate with council on your behalf

Many clients don’t realise how much time goes into responding to council queries.

We manage those conversations for you, making sure nothing is missed. In Georges River, a rear addition faced overshadowing concerns.

We worked with council planners and adjusted the building envelope without changing the floor area.

6. We deliver planning and drafting services together

Our clients don’t have to coordinate between a separate drafter and planning consultant. We provide both in one team.

This allows us to give accurate planning advice while preparing compliant drawings. Fewer delays, fewer errors and better DA approval outcomes across Greater Sydney.

If you're planning a development and want advice that gets results, Town Planning Sydney is here to help.

We deliver practical town planning support across the full Sydney region, backed by years of experience with local councils.