Cumberland
Town Planners

- Alterations & Additions

- Building Information Certificate (BIC)

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Local Town Planners for Projects in Cumberland Council Area

Looking for expert town planning advice in the Cumberland Council area? We help homeowners, developers and business owners prepare Development Applications, Statements of Environmental Effects and Clause 4.6 variations. Whether you're building a duplex in Merrylands, a granny flat in Auburn or converting a commercial property in Lidcombe, our planning team understands the Cumberland LEP and DCP inside out. We work across all suburbs including Granville, Guildford, Greystanes, Regents Park and South Wentworthville. We also offer in-house drafting for plans and supporting documentation. If you’re lodging a DA or responding to council, we can help—contact our team today.

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Town Planning Services for Auburn, Merrylands, Lidcombe, Granville, Guildford and Surrounding Suburbs

If you’re lodging a Development Application (DA) in the Cumberland Council area, it pays to work with a planning team that knows the local rules. We provide expert town planning services across Auburn, Merrylands, Lidcombe, Granville, Guildford, Greystanes, Regents Park, Berala and South Wentworthville.

Our planners assist with residential and commercial approvals, including new dwellings, dual occupancies, secondary dwellings, shop fit-outs and change-of-use applications.

We prepare all the required documentation, including Statements of Environmental Effects, Clause 4.6 variation requests and Section 4.55 modification reports. Whether your site is affected by flooding, heritage, traffic constraints or minimum lot size issues, we can provide a clear, compliant strategy that meets council expectations.

We’ve successfully delivered approvals for duplexes in Guildford, boarding houses in Auburn, childcare centres in Granville and small businesses in Lidcombe.

We understand how to apply the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) to suit your proposal and maximise your chances of success.

Our in-house drafting team also prepares professional architectural plans to accompany your submission, so you don’t need to engage multiple consultants. From concept to council lodgement, we manage the process end to end.

If you’re seeking approval for a development in the Cumberland Council area, we’re here to help.

Speak to our town planning team today for clear advice and fast turnaround.

Can I Use a BIC for Insurance Purposes?

Struggling with insurance for an unapproved build? Learn how a BIC supports compliance and when to involve a planning consultant for smooth council approval.

Is a BIC Needed If My Building Work Is Exempt Development?

Not sure if your deck, shed or pergola needs council approval? This guide explains when a BIC is required under NSW planning rules and how expert planning advice can help resolve unauthorised works fast.

Can I Get a BIC for a Retaining Wall or Deck?

A BIC won’t fix poor design or unsafe work. If you need to regularise a deck or retaining wall in NSW, our team at Town Planning Sydney can help with drafting, structural reports and DA approval.

Can a BIC Be Refused by Council?

Councils in NSW may reject a BIC if the structure is unsafe or violates planning rules. Our planning consultants explain the top 5 refusal reasons and how to avoid costly delays.

Will I Need an Engineer’s Report for a BIC?

Do I need an engineer’s report for a Building Information Certificate in NSW? Find out what councils look for, when a report is required and how Town Planning Sydney helps streamline your DA approval.

What Type of Drawings Are Needed for a BIC?

Need a Building Information Certificate in NSW? Discover what drawings councils require—site plans, floor plans, elevations and more. Get expert town planning advice today.

Cumberland Town Planners