Town Planning Sydney Are the Preferred Planning and Design Firm for Residential DA

If you’re building or renovating a home in New South Wales, you’ll likely need a development application.

For that, you need more than a good design. You need a team that understands both town planning and architectural drafting, and how to get your project through council approval smoothly.

That’s exactly what Town Planning Sydney delivers.

We’re the trusted partner for homeowners and developers across NSW seeking fast, compliant and practical residential DA approval.

Here’s why we’re the preferred planning and design firm for residential development applications.

1. We start with expert planning advice tailored to your site

Every block of land is different. Your zone, lot size, slope and overlays affect what you can build. We begin each project with clear, site-specific planning advice.

In a recent project in Hornsby, our planning consultant identified key setbacks and privacy rules early, helping the homeowner adjust their design before lodgement. This preparation led to first-round DA approval with no council objections.

2. We combine planning and drafting under one roof

You don’t need to hire one person for the plans and another for the paperwork. We offer a fully integrated service.

Our in-house drafting team works alongside our town planning experts from day one. This means every drawing, from floor plans to elevations, aligns with NSW planning rules.

In a duplex application in Ryde, we issued revised plans within 48 hours to respond to a council comment. The application stayed on track and was approved on schedule.

3. We prepare council-ready documents that reduce risk of rejection

Poor documentation is one of the biggest reasons for DA delays.

We prepare floor plans, site analysis, shadow diagrams and Statements of Environmental Effects that meet your council’s exact standards.

In a residential addition in Waverley, our plan set was accepted on the first review because it included all required detail, including view impact diagrams and landscape treatments.

Good documents mean faster approvals.

4. We manage residential DAs across all property types and zones

We’ve worked on everything from single dwelling extensions to multi-unit residential developments.

We’ve secured approvals in heritage conservation areas, bushfire zones and flood-prone land.

In a recent corner-block development in Georges River Council, our combined planning and design solution achieved DA approval with minimal design changes.

5. We know how to handle council requests quickly and professionally

Most residential DAs attract some form of council feedback. When that happens, our team is ready.

Because we manage both planning and drafting in-house, we respond quickly with the right changes.

In one second-storey addition in Parramatta, council raised concerns about shadowing on the neighbour’s yard.

We adjusted the roofline, updated the diagrams and resubmitted in two days. The issue was resolved without extending the assessment period.

6. We make the process clear and stress-free for homeowners

Getting DA approval can feel overwhelming. Our team explains every step, from the initial design to final council approval.

We guide you through zoning rules, building controls and required documents. Our process is designed to be smooth, responsive and outcomes-focused.

We don’t just prepare applications, we deliver results.

If you’re planning a residential project in NSW, it pays to work with a team who knows the system.

Town Planning Sydney is the planning and design firm trusted by homeowners across the state to get residential DAs approved, the right way.