Approvals

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

Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026: What NSW's Biggest Regulatory Overhaul Means for Your Project

The NSW Parliament passed the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 on 4 August 2026, marking the most significant overhaul of the state's building regulatory framework in a generation. The...

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Aug 9, 2026

Common Class 2 Building Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Common Class 2 Building Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them By Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner (DBP Act 2020), Senior Planning Consultant — 15+ years experience in NSW residential develop...

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Aug 9, 2026

Home Building Act NSW 2026: What the Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill Means for Your Project

The Home Building Act 1989 (NSW) governs every residential building contract, statutory warranty, and insurance requirement in New South Wales. In 2026, the NSW Government introduced the Fair Trading ...

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Aug 9, 2026

Section 4.55 Modification Applications in NSW 2026: Complete Guide to the March Reform Changes, Pathways & Fees

How do you modify an existing development consent in NSW? You modify an existing development consent in NSW by lodging a section 4.55 modification application with the original consent authority throu...

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Aug 7, 2026

Thermal Bridging in NSW BASIX 2026: How to Eliminate Cold Bridges and Meet 7-Star NatHERS Requirements

Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd (15+ years experience in NSW residential development) Published: 2026-08-07 What Is Thermal Bridging and Why Does It Matter for BASIX Com...

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Aug 7, 2026

The Complete Guide to NSW Development Approval (DA) Process 2026

A comprehensive, step-by-step guide for homeowners, developers, and builders navigating the NSW planning system. Executive Summary The NSW Development Approval (DA) process is a critical pathway for a...

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Aug 1, 2026

Class 2 Building Approval Pathways: DA vs CDC for Apartments in NSW (2026)

Class 2 Building Approval Pathways: DA vs CDC for Apartments in NSW (2026) By Franz Phan, Registered Design Practitioner, giantA Pty Ltd If you are developing a multi-unit residential building in New ...

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Jul 30, 2026

Can You Build a Duplex on 451m² in NSW? A Complete Site Feasibility Checklist

Short answer: Maybe — but square metres alone dont tell the full story. At giantA, we see builders and homeowners ask this exact question every week. The real answer depends on eight critical data sou...

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Jul 23, 2026

BASIX Requirements for Granny Flats in NSW 2026: Water, Energy & Thermal Compliance Guide

BASIX Requirements for Granny Flats in NSW 2026: Water, Energy & Thermal Compliance Guide With Sydney’s housing affordability crisis deepening and the NSW Government pushing for 377,000 new homes by 2...

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Jul 22, 2026

CDC vs DA: Complete Guide to NSW Building Approval Pathways in 2026

CDC vs DA: Complete Guide to NSW Building Approval Pathways in 2026 Introduction If you are planning a new build, renovation, or subdivision in New South Wales in 2026, one of the first decisions you ...

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Jul 21, 2026

Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Ratings Explained: What NSW Homeowners Must Know Before Building in 2026

Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Ratings Explained: What NSW Homeowners Must Know Before Building in 2026 Building on bushfire-prone land in New South Wales is not just about design ambition; it is about u...

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Jul 20, 2026

BASIX 2026: How the May Tool Upgrades and Passive House Standard Method Affect Your NSW Build

BASIX 2026: How the May Tool Upgrades and Passive House Standard Method Affect Your NSW Build Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: 19 July 2026 Reading time: 12 mi...

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Jul 19, 2026

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