A Development Application (DA) is an approval issued by council and is typically required for more complex projects or sites with specific constraints.

Once a DA is approved, it does not allow construction to begin immediately. A Construction Certificate (CC) must be obtained after satisfying the conditions outlined in the DA consent before any building work can commence.

A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a faster approval pathway assessed by a private certifier, provided the design complies with specific planning controls. A CDC combines both planning and construction approval, allowing works to proceed once the certificate is issued.

We assess your site and advise on the most suitable approval pathway based on your project.

Yes — we manage the full approvals process, including:

• DA (Development Applications)
• CDC (Complying Development Certificates)
• CC (Construction Certificates)
• Coordination with councils, certifiers, and authorities

Yes – both architectural design and engineering are required, but the timing depends on the approval pathway.

For a Development Application (DA), architectural design and stormwater documentation are typically required, while structural engineering is usually completed later at the Construction Certificate (CC) stage.

For a Complying Development Certificate (CDC), both architectural and engineering documentation (including structural and stormwater) are required upfront, along with any applicable approvals such as Section 68 or driveway crossing approvals, depending on the project.

Our integrated service ensures all documentation is properly coordinated at each stage, reducing delays and avoiding redesign during approvals and construction.