How can I draw a House Plan for Free?

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:

1. Obtain a Planning Certificate from Central Coast Council

2. Obtain Sewer Diagrams from Central Coast Council

3. Obtain a Dial Before You Dig plan (currently Free) https://www.byda.com.au/

   
   

4. Obtain a Site Survey (PDF & DWG format) & import to a CAD program

5. Prepare a Site Analysis Plan, Site Setout Plan, Floor Plan, Elevations & Sections Shadow diagrams (if necessary) Drawings to comply with AS1100

   
   

6. 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

   
   

7. 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

   
   

8. For CDC Secondary Dwellings, design in accord with SEPP (Housing) 2021 https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/epi-2021-0714

   
   

9. 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

   
   

10. Apply BASIX commitments DIY or engage an Accredited Assessor

11. For DA's prepare a Waste Management Plan

12. For DA's engage a Town Planner to prepare a Statement of Environmental Effects

13. Obtain a Building Cost Estimate

14. Lodge the plans via the NSW Planning Portal

15. Wait for Council to accept the application

16. If DA, wait for Council to request additional information or reports.

Disclaimer

* This is general (not site specific) information based on information available at the time of the post.

Always check to ensure this is the latest information and stay tuned for updates.

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