Welcome to our "Building Design Services" Blog where our aim is to help you gain a better understanding of the planning approval process.
We are based on the Central Coast, NSW, and help locals with the daunting task of preparing building plans & documentation to submit to the relevant Certifying Authority.
Currently there are no Licensing requirements to submit your own House or Building Plans to Central Coast Council, provided it is not a Class 2, 3 or 9c Building.
General Basic Steps:
Obtain a Planning Certificate from Central Coast Council
Obtain Sewer Diagrams from Central Coast Council
Obtain a Dial Before You Dig plan (currently Free) https://www.byda.com.au/
Obtain a Site Survey (PDF & DWG format) & import to a CAD program
Prepare a Site Analysis Plan, Site Setout Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations & Sections Shadow diagrams (if necessary) Drawings to comply with AS1100
For DA applications: Design in accord with Central Coast LEP and Central Coast DCP 2022 https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2022-0308 https://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-build/planning-controls/central-coast-development-control-plan-2022
For CDC Applications: Design in accord with SEPP Exempt & Complying Development Codes 2008 https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2008-0572
For CDC Secondary Dwellings, design in accord with SEPP (Housing) 2021 https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714
Apply the Building Code to the proposed development https://www.toolmarket.com.au/products/2022-national-construction-code-ncc-volume-two-with-livable-housing-provisions?currency=AUD&variant=44008420737253&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=7f2d7549711e&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2Of16IzQhwMVJqlmAh39ygfQEAQYAiABEgKNifD_BwE
Apply BASIX commitments DIY or engage an Accredited Assessor
For DA's prepare a Waste Management Plan
For DA's engage a Town Planner to prepare a Statement of Environmental Effects
Obtain a Building Cost Estimate
Lodge the plans via the NSW Planning Portal
Wait for Council to accept the application
If DA, wait for Council to request additional information or reports.
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* This is general (not site specific) information based on information available at the time of the post.
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