Approvals

Streamlining DA, CDC, CC & BASIX/NatHERS approvals efficiently

BASIX Alterations NSW 2026: Why You Still Need a Certificate Over $50k — Even With No Commitments

Answer first: For NSW alterations and additions to an existing BASIX-affected dwelling costing $50,000 or more, a BASIX certificate is required regardless of the nature of the works. The online tool a...

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Sep 10, 2026

Class 2 Design Collaboration NSW: RDP, Building Practitioner and PDP Roles Under the DBP Act

Answer first: On NSW Class 2 apartments (and mixed-use buildings with a Class 2 part), registered design practitioners prepare regulated designs and design compliance declarations, the registered buil...

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Sep 9, 2026

Flood Planning Levels NSW 2026: Habitable Floors, Freeboard and When Flood Controls Block CDC

On flood-affected NSW lots, start with the Section 10.7 certificate and council flood levels — then set habitable floors to the flood planning level and test whether CDC is even available before you lock the design.

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Sep 9, 2026

NCC 2022/2025 NSW DA & CDC Compliance Checklist for Residential Designers

Answer first: Before choosing Exempt, CDC or DA in NSW, classify the work under the NCC, confirm the BCA edition (NCC 2022 Amendment 2 for most CDC/CC lodgements from 29 July 2025), and check whether ...

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Sep 7, 2026

BASIX Simulation for NSW Alterations 2026: When NatHERS Modelling Is Allowed Over $50k

In New South Wales, alterations and additions valued at $50,000 or more generally need a BASIX certificate — and so do pool/spa works over 40,000 litres. Most renovations clear the standard alteration...

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Sep 7, 2026

Class 2 Design Variations Mid-Build: DBP Act Rules for NSW Apartment Sites

On a live Class 2 apartment site in NSW, design changes are normal — but under the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (DBP Act), some variations are paperwork and others are hard stops. If the...

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Sep 6, 2026

Exempt Development vs CDC vs DA NSW 2026: Which Approval Pathway Fits Your Project

Answer first: For a typical Sydney homeowner renovation, extension or new dwelling, start with whether the work is exempt under the Codes SEPP. If not, check whether a Complying Development Certificat...

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Sep 6, 2026

Sydney Water Building Over Sewer Approval NSW 2026: Complete Guide to BOAA, Clearances, Fees & Timelines

Sydney Water Building Over Sewer Approval NSW 2026: Complete Guide to BOAA, Clearances, Fees & Timelines If your development site in Sydney has a sewer main running through it — or even near it — you ...

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Sep 6, 2026

Class 2 Building Design Fees vs Construction Costs in Sydney: A 2026 Cost Breakdown for Apartment Developers

What Does It Actually Cost to Design and Build a Class 2 Apartment Building in Sydney in 2026? A Class 2 apartment building in Sydney costs between $3,200 and $6,200+ per square metre of gross floor a...

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Sep 6, 2026

Building Information Certificate NSW 2026: When Unauthorised Works Need a BIC, Documents Councils Ask For & How Designers Help

Answer first: A Building Information Certificate (BIC) is a council certificate under Division 6.7 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that, once issued, stops the council taking cer...

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Sep 5, 2026

NSW Development Contributions Guide 2026: Section 7.11 vs 7.12 Fees, Rates & How They Impact Your Build Budget

What Are NSW Development Contributions and Why Do They Matter for Your Project? Development contributions are mandatory charges imposed by NSW councils on new development to fund the infrastructure th...

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Sep 5, 2026

NSW Swimming Pool Barrier Compliance Guide 2026: AS 1926.1 Changes, Approval Pathways & Costs

What Are the NSW Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements in 2026? Every swimming pool and spa in NSW capable of holding water to a depth of 300mm or more must be surrounded by a child-resistant barrier tha...

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Sep 4, 2026

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