Town Planning Sydney Offers Architectural Drafting Services With DA Support

If you’re planning a development in New South Wales, it’s not enough to just draw up a design.

You need architectural drafting that aligns with NSW planning rules and supports a smooth DA approval process.

That’s where Town Planning Sydney stands out. We offer integrated architectural drafting services that work hand in hand with expert planning advice.

Our drafting team collaborates directly with our planning consultants to deliver accurate plans that meet council requirements from the beginning.

Here’s how we help homeowners, developers and business owners get their development applications approved faster and with fewer issues.

1. We draw plans that meet council requirements the first time

Council planners don’t just want creative design. They want architectural plans that show compliance with height limits, setbacks, floor space ratio and private open space.

Our team prepares site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and shadow diagrams specifically tailored to DA approval.

In a recent Penrith project, we avoided delays by including detailed privacy screening and tree retention plans requested by council. The development application went through without a formal request for further information.

2. We combine planning and drafting into one streamlined service

Many applicants hire a designer for the plans and then a separate consultant for the DA.

This often leads to errors, delays and back-and-forth revisions.

At Town Planning Sydney, we provide both services under one roof. Our planning consultants guide the drafting team from the first sketch to the final plan submission.

This ensures every drawing reflects NSW planning rules and local council expectations.

3. We support all types of residential and commercial developments

Our drafting services are not limited to houses or granny flats. We prepare DA-ready plans for duplexes, townhouses, shop fit-outs, childcare centres and mixed-use buildings.

In a recent commercial project in Marrickville, we provided site-specific planning advice, drafted custom floor plans and submitted a complete DA in under three weeks.

Council approved the application with no redesign required.

4. We customise every set of plans to the unique constraints of your site

Each property has different planning constraints, whether it’s slope, lot width, flood risk or heritage zoning. We don’t use templated designs.

Instead, we assess the site and prepare drawings that comply with your local DCP and LEP.

For a project in Camden, we adapted a dual occupancy layout to comply with minimum lot width and site coverage, avoiding the need for a planning variation.

5. We provide fast, accurate amendments during council review

Councils often request small changes during the assessment stage. Because our planners and drafters work together, we can revise drawings quickly without needing to start over.

In a duplex proposal in Campbelltown, the planner requested changes to the landscaping layout.

Our drafter issued the revised plans within 48 hours, keeping the application on track for council approval.

6. We prepare DA-ready plans that reduce delays and save money

Poorly drawn or non-compliant plans often lead to rejections or costly redesigns.

We reduce those risks by preparing documentation that meets development application requirements from day one.

In a recent case in Randwick, our accurate sun studies and facade detailing helped secure DA approval for a second-storey addition with minimal objections.

When you work with Town Planning Sydney, you get more than architectural drawings.

You get a team that understands how to translate your ideas into council-compliant plans backed by professional planning advice.

That means fewer surprises, less stress and better results across all NSW planning zones.