Action Plans Building Design

We’re Building Designers that service and specialise in the Northern Beaches, North Shore & Manly – with 20 years of experience, we deliver considered, thoughtful designs tailored to your needs with your dream home in mind. We are members of the Housing Industry Association (HIA),  which means we always  strive to align our goals with the association at all points of the design journey – resulting in the best outcome for our clients, at the lowest cost possible. 

As industry leaders, we are consistently up-to-date with any changes that may occur to help complete your Development Application within your local Council. We guarantee your application with Action Plans will meet council criteria and gain approval without any hassle.  

In accordance with the building codes of Australia we can create quality design solutions…

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Our Design Process

Consultation & Concept Brief

At the beginning of your design project, we will meet you on site to learn about your building design goals and needs. We will provide you with guidance on pathways and checkpoints for your projects approval, and discuss realistic possibilities that will work within your budget.

Plan & Design

With your concept brief in hand, we begin to resolve and design your project in accordance with the relevant planning regulations. During this time, we will work closely with you ensuring you are as involved in the design process as you would like to be. We offer an honest and transparent service, including you at every point of the building design journey.

Documentation & Lodgement

Once we have arrived at a design you’re absolutely happy with, Action Plans will completely document your design, creating a set of plans for lodgement to begin the council approval process. Action Plans understand local councils and The Building Codes of Australia better than anyone in the Sydney industry. We are constantly keeping up with industry changes and we work closely with you to ensure your design requirements are met. Action plans have a 99% council approval rate – so you can be sure you’re in good hands for a beautifully designed and well-executed home.

Are you ready to get started on your project? Great, so are we!

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Our Recent Projects

Parr

Parr

June 17, 2020
Pringle

Pringle

March 12, 2020
Iluka TownHouse 2

Iluka TownHouse 2

January 23, 2020
West

West

November 22, 2019
Iluka TownHouse 1

Iluka TownHouse 1

August 16, 2019
Woodland

Woodland

August 16, 2019
Hansford

Hansford

August 1, 2019
Thomas

Thomas

June 16, 2019
Penrith

Penrith

May 23, 2019
Sorlie

Sorlie

April 5, 2019
Griffith

Griffith

October 17, 2018
Winsome

Winsome

October 16, 2018

Testimonials

Action Plans recently drafted the plans for our home. The site we are on is complicated and Action Plans offered three preliminary plans that were equally impressive. Once our plans were complete we opted for the 3D video, this was exciting to get a visual of our dream home and was fun to share with all our family and friends. Action Plans also provided a town planner service which we chose to do and this made the approval process painless. Working with Action Plans has been simple, fast and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend Action Plans to anyone who is looking to renovate or build.

E & L Miles - North Balgowlah

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2018-10-09T14:34:39+00:00

E & L Miles - North Balgowlah

Action Plans recently drafted the plans for our home. The site we are on is complicated and Action Plans offered three preliminary plans that were equally impressive. Once our plans were complete we opted for the 3D video, this was exciting to get a visual of our dream home and was fun to share with all our family and friends. Action Plans also provided a town planner service which we chose to do and this made the approval process painless. Working with Action Plans has been simple, fast and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend Action Plans to anyone who is looking to renovate or build.

We had interviewed a number of architects and designers for our recent renovation although our decision to select Action Plans was ultimately made very easy. At our initial meeting, the team were able to demonstrate a very professional approach and was obviously extremely knowledgeable and experienced about not only the building design and documentation, although the whole construction and planning approval process. Action Plans advice, effort and standard of work throughout his engagement was top class and the end outcome of our renovation exceeded our expectations, largely due to some excellent upfront design changes imitated by Bill, as well as a quick approval process which was only possible due to Bill’s technical understanding of the local planning controls, allowing us to make an informed decision as to the best approval pathway for our project. Bill and his team at Action Plans know their stuff and we would highly recommend them for your project.

M & G Foldes - Cromer

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2018-10-09T14:35:18+00:00

M & G Foldes - Cromer

We had interviewed a number of architects and designers for our recent renovation although our decision to select Action Plans was ultimately made very easy. At our initial meeting, the team were able to demonstrate a very professional approach and was obviously extremely knowledgeable and experienced about not only the building design and documentation, although the whole construction and planning approval process. Action Plans advice, effort and standard of work throughout his engagement was top class and the end outcome of our renovation exceeded our expectations, largely due to some excellent upfront design changes imitated by Bill, as well as a quick approval process which was only possible due to Bill’s technical understanding of the local planning controls, allowing us to make an informed decision as to the best approval pathway for our project. Bill and his team at Action Plans know their stuff and we would highly recommend them for your project.
We engaged Action Plans to develop the design drawings and Warringah Council complying development compliance documentation for our family home’s in-ground concrete swimming pool. William from Action Plans was always punctual, responsive and communicative throughout the process and we were very pleased with the quality result and outcome received. Action Plans also represented the best value for money when comparing similar cost proposals and deliverables with other providers we spoke with. We would have no hesitation in recommending William and Action Plans to anybody else requiring such services for their and indeed our own next home project!

S Hill - Collaroy Plateau

 

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2018-10-09T14:42:37+00:00

S Hill - Collaroy Plateau

 

We engaged Action Plans to develop the design drawings and Warringah Council complying development compliance documentation for our family home’s in-ground concrete swimming pool. William from Action Plans was always punctual, responsive and communicative throughout the process and we were very pleased with the quality result and outcome received. Action Plans also represented the best value for money when comparing similar cost proposals and deliverables with other providers we spoke with. We would have no hesitation in recommending William and Action Plans to anybody else requiring such services for their and indeed our own next home project!
Bill and his team at Action Plans were wonderful to work with. They listened very well to our needs regarding the changing of the layout of our house and were able to accommodate some complex changes in a small space. They were very quick to respond to all communications and we have ended up with an innovative plan for the renovation of our house which we are thrilled with. We highly recommend them!

M & R Henley - Wheeler Heights

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2018-10-09T14:43:48+00:00

M & R Henley - Wheeler Heights

Bill and his team at Action Plans were wonderful to work with. They listened very well to our needs regarding the changing of the layout of our house and were able to accommodate some complex changes in a small space. They were very quick to respond to all communications and we have ended up with an innovative plan for the renovation of our house which we are thrilled with. We highly recommend them!
When we approached Bill Derrin and his team at Action Plans to design our renovation they proved to be enthusiastic; making sure we got exactly what we needed. They provided expert advice and guidance to help us get the most out of the space available to us. Extremely polite, personable and reliable they worked to our timescales and we found them helpful at all times. We would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a high quality and knowledgeable building design team.

P & M Skjellerup - Frenchs Forest

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2018-10-09T14:45:38+00:00

P & M Skjellerup - Frenchs Forest

When we approached Bill Derrin and his team at Action Plans to design our renovation they proved to be enthusiastic; making sure we got exactly what we needed. They provided expert advice and guidance to help us get the most out of the space available to us. Extremely polite, personable and reliable they worked to our timescales and we found them helpful at all times. We would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a high quality and knowledgeable building design team.
Initially when we sought architects and building designers the complexity of our site scared many applicants away or meant that we were dealt with an overly inflated fee proposal, which is where the team at Action Plans made their entrance. With our home being a two storey terrace within a heritage conservation area in Surry hills we thought we couldn’t achieve the modern look we were wishing for or get the extra space we desperately needed with our site being less than three metres wide. However what we ended up receiving from Action Plans was a design that took all of our thoughts into consideration. They delivered a proposal which suited our narrow block, providing more bedrooms and storage while depicting our desired modern look and still maintaining our heritage streetscape which kept the planning authorities pleased. We have and would suggest to anyone looking to do renovation to their home to get in contact with the team at Action plans.

A & S Homan - Surry Hills

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2018-10-09T14:45:57+00:00

A & S Homan - Surry Hills

Initially when we sought architects and building designers the complexity of our site scared many applicants away or meant that we were dealt with an overly inflated fee proposal, which is where the team at Action Plans made their entrance. With our home being a two storey terrace within a heritage conservation area in Surry hills we thought we couldn’t achieve the modern look we were wishing for or get the extra space we desperately needed with our site being less than three metres wide. However what we ended up receiving from Action Plans was a design that took all of our thoughts into consideration. They delivered a proposal which suited our narrow block, providing more bedrooms and storage while depicting our desired modern look and still maintaining our heritage streetscape which kept the planning authorities pleased. We have and would suggest to anyone looking to do renovation to their home to get in contact with the team at Action plans.
Action Plans Building Design undertook the preparation of the design drawings, BASIX and cost estimate for the DA application of my new house in Avalon. The scope involved the design of a 4-bedroom house with study on a very steep block to a modest budget. Action Plans Building Design developed a practical solution quickly and efficiently. The drawings produced were of high quality. Additionally, they allowed feedback and improvements as required. Their network of additional professionals required to support the application were also very capable and an asset to the project. I would happily recommend Action Plans to anyone considering a development application in the Northern Beaches.

F Stewart - Avalon

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2018-10-09T14:46:44+00:00

F Stewart - Avalon

Action Plans Building Design undertook the preparation of the design drawings, BASIX and cost estimate for the DA application of my new house in Avalon. The scope involved the design of a 4-bedroom house with study on a very steep block to a modest budget. Action Plans Building Design developed a practical solution quickly and efficiently. The drawings produced were of high quality. Additionally, they allowed feedback and improvements as required. Their network of additional professionals required to support the application were also very capable and an asset to the project. I would happily recommend Action Plans to anyone considering a development application in the Northern Beaches.
Thanks for doing a great job Bill. We were impressed not just by your professional skills but the way you responded so quickly whenever we contacted you. Our house is an Art Deco house, on an unusual block and in a heritage conservation area, so it was never going to be easy building an extension. But you dealt with most of the council requirements yourself and we didn't have to call on a multitude of external consultants to provide impact reports. That saved a lot of time and money! With your help we managed to draft up plans and get them through council relatively easily. Thanks again for all your help!

T & H Saddington - Killara

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2018-10-09T14:47:05+00:00

T & H Saddington - Killara

Thanks for doing a great job Bill. We were impressed not just by your professional skills but the way you responded so quickly whenever we contacted you. Our house is an Art Deco house, on an unusual block and in a heritage conservation area, so it was never going to be easy building an extension. But you dealt with most of the council requirements yourself and we didn't have to call on a multitude of external consultants to provide impact reports. That saved a lot of time and money! With your help we managed to draft up plans and get them through council relatively easily. Thanks again for all your help!

I cannot recommend Bill and the team at Action Plans highly enough. This was our first experience in developing plans and we literally knew nothing about the process coming into it. Bill took the time to carefully explain the end to end process which gave us comfort right from the get go. The fact that Bill also brings with him first hand building experience allowed him to provide realistic and invaluable advice about what would work and what may not work. Needless to say our DA plans were approved the first time round without any issues! Big thanks to Bill and the team for everything – you made us feel comfortable every step of the way!

R Dryden - Frenchs Forest

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2018-10-09T14:47:31+00:00

R Dryden - Frenchs Forest

I cannot recommend Bill and the team at Action Plans highly enough. This was our first experience in developing plans and we literally knew nothing about the process coming into it. Bill took the time to carefully explain the end to end process which gave us comfort right from the get go. The fact that Bill also brings with him first hand building experience allowed him to provide realistic and invaluable advice about what would work and what may not work. Needless to say our DA plans were approved the first time round without any issues! Big thanks to Bill and the team for everything – you made us feel comfortable every step of the way!

I engaged the team at Action Plans Building Design back in 2015 to design an extension for me to include ground floor and granny flat underneath. The team at Actions Plans were terrific, personable, courteous, had great design ideas and offered alternatives for consideration. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone whom require building design and associated services.

K Timmins - St. Ives

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2018-10-09T14:47:50+00:00

K Timmins - St. Ives

I engaged the team at Action Plans Building Design back in 2015 to design an extension for me to include ground floor and granny flat underneath. The team at Actions Plans were terrific, personable, courteous, had great design ideas and offered alternatives for consideration. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone whom require building design and associated services.

Action plans were great, I highly recommend them. Excellent to deal with and their knowledge in building is fantastic as well as great design ideas. Very professional team!

A Robbins - Collaroy Plateau

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2018-10-09T14:48:33+00:00

A Robbins - Collaroy Plateau

Action plans were great, I highly recommend them. Excellent to deal with and their knowledge in building is fantastic as well as great design ideas. Very professional team!

Action Plans were fun to work with, full of good ideas, and open to our ideas too. Bill clearly knows what he's doing, as our plans made it through council first time, with no problems!

C & S Eade- Elanora Heights

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2018-10-09T14:48:55+00:00

C & S Eade- Elanora Heights

Action Plans were fun to work with, full of good ideas, and open to our ideas too. Bill clearly knows what he's doing, as our plans made it through council first time, with no problems!
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