Battle-axe lots in NSW: handle width, lot area and access rules
Battle-axe lot rules in NSW: access handle widths, why the handle is excluded from lot area, driveway and bin rules in Sydney DCPs, and…
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First duplex in Penrith: LEP 2010 lot sizes and Torrens subdivision
First duplex in Penrith: LEP 2010 clause 4.1A lot sizes, clause 4.1B subdivision widths, DCP 2014 D2 controls and whether Torrens titles are possible.
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Granny flat rules compared: Blacktown to Campbelltown
Granny flat rules across Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown: Housing SEPP 2021 baseline, LEP floor area clauses, DCP additions and yield.
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Section 10.7 certificates compared: Blacktown to Central Coast
What Section 10.7 planning certificates flag in Blacktown, The Hills, Penrith, Liverpool and Central Coast, and how to read the (2) and (5) parts.
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Estimating s7.11 and s7.12 contributions for a Western Sydney duplex
Estimating section 7.11 and 7.12 contributions for a duplex in Blacktown, Penrith, Liverpool and Camden, plus the Housing and Productivity Contribution.
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Penrith duplex and granny flat rules: what to know before you buy
Penrith duplex and granny flat rules under Penrith LEP 2010, DCP 2014 and the Housing SEPP, with the flood, bushfire and airport checks to…
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Section 4.55 modifications: changing an approved DA without a new DA
Section 4.55 modifications let you change an approved DA in NSW without a new application if it stays substantially the same. The 3 pathways…
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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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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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Flood, bushfire and heritage: three constraints that kill duplex sites
Flood, bushfire and heritage are the constraints that most often kill duplex sites in NSW. How each is mapped, when a site survives and…
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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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Development due diligence before you buy: ten checks that decide it
Development due diligence before you buy in NSW comes down to ten checks: zoning, lot size, title, 10.7 certificate, flood, bushfire and services.
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