Pre-lodgement meetings with council: when they are worth the time
A pre-lodgement meeting is worth it in NSW when the DA involves a variation, a constrained site or a new housing type. When Sydney…
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SEE for a dual occupancy: the sections councils read first
Which sections of a dual occupancy Statement of Environmental Effects Sydney council planners read first, and what each must contain to avoid an RFI.
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Why Western Sydney DAs get RFIs or refusals, and how a SEE avoids them
The most common reasons Western Sydney councils issue requests for information or refuse residential DAs, and how a well-prepared SEE heads them off.
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Building a duplex in Blacktown: LEP 2015 and DCP controls that matter
The Blacktown LEP 2015 and DCP 2015 controls that decide a duplex DA: lot size, frontage, landscaping, stormwater and the station catchments.
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What a council-ready SEE for a new house in Sydney must contain
A checklist of what a council-ready Statement of Environmental Effects for a new house in Sydney must contain, from permissibility to the DCP table.
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How long does a DA take in NSW? Timeframes by council (2025-26)
How long a DA takes in NSW in 2025-26: statutory clocks, realistic timeframes for houses, duplexes and townhouses, and why Sydney councils differ.
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Duplex, dual occupancy or semi-detached? The terms NSW councils use
Duplex is not a NSW planning term. How councils define dual occupancy, semi-detached and multi dwelling housing, and why it matters for a Sydney…
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Stormwater, sewer and the no-discharge-point problem: due diligence
Servicing due diligence in Sydney: finding a lawful stormwater discharge point, when a drainage easement is needed, and Sydney Water sewer rules.
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Buying a corner block in Western Sydney for a duplex: what to check
Corner blocks suit duplexes in Western Sydney because each dwelling gets its own street. Check lot size, secondary setbacks, driveways and the 88B.
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How to read a Section 10.7 planning certificate before you exchange
A Section 10.7 planning certificate lists zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and contributions in NSW. How to read 10.7(2) and 10.7(5) before you exchange.
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Minimum lot size and frontage: can your block be subdivided in NSW?
Minimum lot size and frontage decide whether a block can be subdivided in NSW. How to read the LEP lot size map, DCP width…
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Section 7.11 and 7.12 contributions and the HPC explained
Section 7.11 and 7.12 contributions go to council, the Housing and Productivity Contribution to the state. What Sydney and NSW projects pay and when.
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