About Us

DESIGN. PLAN. APPROVE. BUILD.

WE EXPEDITE COUNCIL APPROVALS

More than 1200 council approvals completed since 2016.

OUR TEAM

At Local Approvals we’re here to help you make your dreams become reality. Our aim is to remove the stress of obtaining council approvals and permits. We are at the forefront of our industry and our time honoured principles are based on the successful completion of over 1200 projects.

We understand that the development approvals process can be complicated, time-consuming and expensive and that’s where we step in.

Local Approvals has established a close knit team of experts to help you get your project off the ground. From initial concept through to completion, we have you covered. Our architects and engineers begin by getting your designs onto paper. They work alongside our town planners and builders to get your project approved by council and built to your specifications.

Local Approvals specialises in bringing your ideas to life. Simply put, we are your go to council approval experts!

HOW CAN WE ACHIEVE COUNCIL APPROVALS SO QUICKLY?

We are fortunate to have an integrated group of construction consulting companies in our portfolio. This means that we can provide advice seamlessly, from concept to construction.

Our innovative approach utilizes the most up to date technology and enables us to streamline our services for you.

Our experienced team of ex-council town planners have worked extensively with state and local government. They are supported by Australia’s leading architects, engineers, and builders who all work in the same office, giving us a strong advantage.

This depth of skill and knowledge is unsurpassed and ensures a faster approval process for you and your project.

We know that when councils receive everything that they need, in the format they need, the approval process can run more efficiently.

Council approvals are expedited when you have experience and technology to guide your way.

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RESIDENTIAL

We obtain Council Approvals and Development Certifications for all kinds of residential developments. Whether your approval is needed for renovations, alterations and additions, new dwellings, town houses or even demolition, our team works alongside the best architects, surveyors and engineers Australia has to offer.

COMMERCIAL

Obtaining timely approvals are important for the success and cash flow of your business. Our aim is to secure the quickest approval or certification possible for your commercial application. Regardless of whether it is for signage, a change of use or internal fit out, we’ll get you approved.

INDUSTRIAL

Industrial projects can be complex and time-consuming to get through council. We specialise in approvals for car parks, vehicle hire, sales premises, warehouses, storage facilities, subdivision or even a truck depots. Engaging Local Approvals ensures that you obtain the fastest approval possible, leaving you free to get on with running your business.

RURAL

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

“The team at Local Approvals was very helpful in getting our DA approved for the extension of trading hours for our Calipress franchise in Randwick. Our DA was lodged promptly, during the assessment process, Lenox and his team project managed the DA through Council until approval was granted, this saved us time to focus on managing and operating our dynamic group of businesses. I highly recommend the team at Local Approvals for Building approval needs.”

Phillip and Saej - Calipress

“As a Building Designer, I have engaged the Town Planning services of Local Approvals to assist with obtaining Council approval for my clients. Lenox and the team at Local Approvals are prompt with responding with Planning and Design solutions. The team is valuable when it comes to troubleshooting complex DAs through to approval. Local Approvals have been helpful with providing preliminary planning advice, assisting with preliminary Council meetings as well as project managing and obtaining approval for complicated DAs. I recommend the team at Local Approvals for Building approval and Town Planning needs”

Boris Grgurevic & Associates

“The team at Local Approvals were incredibly helpful in getting the DA approved at our first ramen bar in Redfern back in 2018. As first time restaurateurs, we were unaware of the intricacies involved in the process. Lenox did a great job at identifying potential pitfalls and unforeseen Council requirements. Our DA was lodged promptly, Local Approvals project managed the DA through Council until approval was granted, this saved us time to focus on operating our expanding restaurant group. When the time came to do the same at our 2nd site in Randwick, Lenox and the team at Local Approvals was the only choice! I recommend the team at Local Approvals for your commercial use approval needs and look forward to working with the team again in preparation for our next store opening.”

Katie Shortland - CoOwner / CoFound RaRa Redfern, RaRa Randwick and Lonely Mouth

“As property investors, a town planner is a valuable part of your team. The team at local approvals have been instrumental in assisting us with preliminary planning assessment reports for potential development upgrades to our inner Sydney city residential dwellings. Lenox and the team have been valuable in pointing out potential pitfalls and alternative solutions in our recent renovations, which has given us the confidence to understand what we can and cannot do especially within heritage conservation areas. We highly recommend the team at Local Approvals for their preliminary feasibility assessments and resolving your tricky building approval needs.”

Bill and Kath

“As Commercial interior fit-out designers, Local Approvals has assisted us with a commercial change of use and fit-out of a heritage building in the Sydney CBD. Local approvals prepared the DA including a Heritage impact statement and Statement of environmental effects as well as project managed the entire DA process until approval, which saved us a great deal of time. We would love to thank Lenox and the Local Approvals team for the detail and effort put into their work on such a short time frame. This was the first job we completed with Local Approvals and have since engaged their services many times with the same brilliant service every time. We always recommend Local approvals and use their services whenever required.”