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YOUR LOCAL TOWN PLANNING EXPERTS
More than 1200 council approvals completed since 2016.
LOCAL APPROVALS SERVICES
We are specialist town planners and project managers. Through many years of experience, we have learned that you can never plan too much. We have perfected the art of paying meticulous attention to detail, and we leave no form incomplete, and no stone unturned.
Local Approvals town planners act as the intermediary party between you and the council in order to get your plans approved.
The services offered by Local Approvals have been selected by learning what works best across projects to ensure successful council approvals. Our methods have been proven again and again.
We embrace the use of innovative technologies and cutting edge design and we only team up with professionals that are leaders in their field.
Our NSW planning services are second to none and our expertise is in high demand across Australia.
Whether you are planning a granny flat extension to your family home, a refit of your existing commercial service station or ambitious plans to build an inner city apartment block, Local Approvals know how to get you under way.
Preliminary Feasibility Assessments
Kick start your project by undergoing a preliminary assessment of potential outcomes. The preliminary assessment provides you with a road map to determine the possible outcomes for your project and to answer all of the underlying questions you may have. A detailed explanation of our preliminary feasibility assessments can be found here.
Architecture
Our team of architects and building designers are here to bring your vision to life with creative and strategic thinking. Learn more about Local Approvals architectural services here.
Construction
We have partnered with builders we trust. They are all specialists in their field – residential, commercial, or industrial, fit-outs, renovations, or extensions. We work side by side through all steps in the construction process delivering results that exceed your expectations. Find out more about our construction management services here.
Structural, Civil & Mechanical Engineering
Local Approvals has a trusted team of structural, civil and mechanical engineers that can help you to achieve all compliance and safety measures necessary to have your project council approved. Read more about our engineering specialists here.
Surveying
Local Approvals has our own in-house surveyors in order to streamline the development process. Learn about our land and drone surveying services here.
Town Planning
Our town planners are the most experienced in the NSW planning industry. Learn more about our team of ex-council town planners and the Local Approvals planning services here.
Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
Complying Development Certification (CDC) is a fast track approval process for straightforward development works. To learn more about CDC visit Complying Development Certification information.
Construction Certificate (CC)
The Construction process includes a number of steps including Development Approval (DA), Construction Certificate (CC), Occupational Certificate (OC).
Local Approvals can guide you through these to achieve successful approvals for your project. Find out more about Construction Certificates here.
Development Approval (DA) Preparation
Before a building approval application can be lodged a number of documents must be prepared to accompany the application. At Local Approvals, we save you the time and hassle of chasing these documents as we seamlessly prepare them in-house.
Development Approval (DA) Project Management
We specialise in project managing the development approval (DA) through the consent authority.
We provide periodic updates throughout the assessment process so you are always in the loop.
Visit our Development Approval Project Management page for further information.
Document Preparation
The building approval process often requires the submission of a series of complex documentation for assessment by the consent authority. Local Approvals can prepare or assist you with this documentation to ensure your NSW Planning project is a success.
Supporting documentation can include:
- A Survey plan
- Development Approval (DA)
- Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE)
- Architectural plans
- Engineering reports, certificates, and plans
- Dilapidation Reports
- Bushfire reports, and more.
Occupational Certificate (OC)
An Occupational Certificate (OC) is required to be obtained in order to certify that a completed building is safe for occupation or use. Local Approvals can guide you through the process of obtaining your OC.
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