Town Planning Sydney Are Your Trusted Town Planners With Council Experience

If you’re asking, “How do I get a development approved in NSW?” you're not alone.

Whether you’re planning a new home, a granny flat, or a commercial space, getting council approval can be a complex and time-consuming process.

That's where Town Planning Sydney comes in.

We’re the go-to town planning experts in NSW, with proven experience dealing directly with local councils and navigating the full development application process from concept to approval.

Here’s how we make it easier for you.

1. We understand the NSW planning system from the inside out

Every council has different rules, controls and internal processes. What’s approved in one LGA might be refused in another.

Our team has years of hands-on experience preparing and managing development applications across Greater Sydney and regional NSW.

For example, we recently helped a client in Liverpool Council lodge a successful granny flat DA approval on a narrow corner block that required setback variations and privacy screening.

Our planning consultant prepared the justification and worked directly with council staff to negotiate a smooth outcome.

2. We assess your site and tell you what’s realistically possible

One of the biggest mistakes we see is clients wasting time on designs that don’t meet NSW planning rules. Before anything is drawn, we start with clear, tailored planning advice.

This includes a review of zoning, minimum lot sizes, heritage controls, bushfire overlays and stormwater constraints. In a recent mixed-use project in Blacktown, our early planning review uncovered a height limit issue that would have triggered refusal.

We adjusted the concept before submission and secured DA approval without delay.

3. We handle the paperwork councils actually want to see

Many development applications are delayed because the documents are incomplete or non-compliant.

Our in-house team prepares everything from architectural plans and site analysis to Statements of Environmental Effects and shadow diagrams. Because our team works with councils daily, we know what they expect.

We speak their language, reduce back-and-forth requests and make sure your application meets council approval standards the first time.

4. We deal with the council, so you don’t have to

After lodgement, councils may raise issues or ask for changes. We take care of those responses professionally and promptly.

In one commercial fit-out in Parramatta, the planner flagged concerns about signage visibility and pedestrian safety. Our planning consultant coordinated with the traffic engineer, revised the plans and maintained the assessment timeline.

Clients value our proactive approach and our ability to manage council communication without stress or delays.

5. We’re more than just town planners, we streamline the whole approval process

A successful project needs more than just planning. We integrate architectural drafting, compliance reports and DA approval coordination under one roof.

This saves time, reduces errors and keeps your costs predictable. In a duplex development in Georges River Council, our team managed design, planning and DA lodgement in-house.

Because we handled every stage, the client received council approval in just under 11 weeks.

6. We help homeowners, developers and business owners across all project types

From small-scale home renovations to large mixed-use buildings, we bring the same attention to detail and council strategy.

We’ve worked on everything from pool houses in Hornsby to childcare centres in Camden.

No matter the complexity, we bring planning clarity and expert guidance from the first call to the final stamp.

With a reputation for practical planning advice, deep council experience and in-house design support, Town Planning Sydney is your trusted partner in navigating the NSW planning system.