Inner West Town Planners

- Alterations & Additions

- Building Information Certificate (BIC)

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Experienced Town Planners for Inner West Council Development Applications

Need help getting council approval in the Inner West? We assist with Development Applications, Statements of Environmental Effects, Clause 4.6 variations and planning reports tailored to Inner West Council’s LEP and DCP. Whether you're restoring a terrace in Newtown, building a studio in Marrickville or fitting out a shop in Leichhardt, we provide expert advice and full documentation. Our planners understand the area's strict heritage and design controls. We’ve worked extensively across Balmain, Ashfield, Dulwich Hill, Lilyfield and Petersham. We also offer in-house drafting to prepare your plans. Speak with our Inner West planning team today to get started.

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Planning Services for Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Balmain, Ashfield, Dulwich Hill and Surrounds

If you're preparing a DA in the Inner West Council area, our experienced town planners can help you understand the planning rules and avoid costly delays.

We work across all major suburbs including Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, Balmain, Ashfield, Dulwich Hill, Stanmore, Petersham, Lilyfield and Summer Hill.

We assist with a wide range of residential and commercial projects, including alterations to heritage terraces, dual occupancies, secondary dwellings, change-of-use applications, shop fit-outs and boarding houses. Our services include Development Applications (DAs), Statements of Environmental Effects, Clause 4.6 variations and Section 4.55 modifications.

The Inner West Council area presents unique challenges such as tight lot sizes, conservation zones, flood risk, limited street parking and strict heritage controls.

We’ve successfully secured approvals for first-floor additions in Newtown, studio dwellings in Marrickville, and commercial fit-outs in Balmain and Leichhardt. Our team knows how to interpret the Inner West LEP and DCP to create compliant, high-quality submissions.

We also offer in-house drafting to prepare architectural plans, ensuring your DA package is coordinated and council-ready.

We specialise in helping clients who want to modernise or expand their home while preserving the heritage character of the area.

Whether you're submitting a new DA, modifying a consent or seeking approval for unauthorised works, we’ll guide your project from start to finish.

Case Study: Section 4.55(2) Modification for a Restaurant in Hawkesbury Road, Westmead

The site was originally approved for a change of use from a technology retail store to a restaurant under the Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021 (CLEP). However, the previous owner never completed the fit-out or commenced trading. When new ownership took over, the goal was to operationalise the consent for a new pizza restaurant.

Case Study: Section 4.55(2) modification in Russell Avenue, Sans Souci

A Section 4.55(2) modification is the NSW pathway for changes that are more than a minor error yet still keep the project substantially the same.

Case Study: Alterations and Additions in Corry Court, North Parramatta

This project in Corry Court, North Parramatta shows how a small townhouse extension can achieve a strong planning outcome, addressing both compliance and environmental enhancement in a medium-density setting.

Strata Subdivision in NSW: An Easy Guide for Dual Occupancies and Multi-Dwellings

Comprehensive guide to the requirements and processes for strata subdivision in NSW - with a specific focus on low-rise housing such as dual occupancies (attached and detached) and multi-dwellings (townhouses)

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.