Approvals

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

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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9 Aug 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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7 Aug 2026

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

Published: 2026-08-07 What Is Thermal Bridging and Why Does It Matter for BASIX Compliance? Thermal bridging is an unintended path of heat flow through a building envelope where insulation is interrup...

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7 Aug 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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1 Aug 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) If you are developing a multi-unit residential building in New South Wales, choosing between a Development Application (DA) a...

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30 July 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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23 July 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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22 July 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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21 July 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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20 July 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 Published: 19 July 2026 Reading time: 12 minutes Introduction If you are building or renovating in New Sou...

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19 July 2026

BASIX Certificate NSW 2026: New Materials Index & NCC 2025 Changes Explained

BASIX Certificate NSW 2026: New Materials Index & NCC 2025 Changes Explained Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time: 10 min Related: BASIX & NatHERS Services · Granny Flat Guide What is BASIX in 2026?...

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17 July 2026

Western Sydney Airport Granny Flat Ban Reversed: What It Means for Homeowners 2026

Western Sydney Airport Granny Flat Ban Reversed: What It Means for Homeowners 2026 Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time: 6 min Related: Complete Granny Flat Guide · Granny Flat Costs Breaking News: ...

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17 July 2026

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