How can I fast track my DA?

The development process is time-consuming and expensive. At Action Plans it is our goal to make this process as easy and as cost effective as possible.

Lodging a Development Application can be overwhelming when you look at the long list of requirements for Council. To ensure that your project runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible you need an expert on your team.

Using a Town Planner

An experienced town planner will find any flaws in your proposal before it is lodged. They will thoroughly check your plans and make sure they comply with Council controls. From here a town planner will provide justification for non-compliances to ensure that the DA does not get stuck in council.

Council

There are so many variables in any application from the gross floor area, setbacks and height to views, solar access, environmental issues and privacy concerns. No two applications are ever alike and ensuring everything is correct for council just makes their job and your approval far easier.

Every local government area has a different set of controls and each site is specifically mapped to varying building standards and environmental constraints. In addition to Council controls, there are over 40 State Government policies which may impact your development. Expert town planning knowledge will ensure that all that is relevant to your site and your development type is considered and addressed in your application to Council.

In addition to Council controls, there are over 40 State Government policies which may impact your development. Expert town planning knowledge will ensure that all that is relevant to your site and your development type is considered and addressed in your application to Council.

Saving Money and Time

Lodging a complete and thorough DA prepared by a specialist can save months in assessment time and thousands of dollars in amended plans, reports and interest on loans. If you get your application right the first time then you will be building sooner.

Written by Sarah McNeilly, Watermark Planning

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