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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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9 Sept 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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7 Sept 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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6 Sept 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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5 Sept 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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4 Sept 2026

NSW Tree Removal and Vegetation Clearing Laws 2026: How the New NVR Map and LLS Regulation Changes Affect Your Property

Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: 4 September 2026 Introduction: Why Tree Removal Laws Matter More in 2026 If you own property in NSW and have ever considered r...

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3 Sept 2026

NSW Housing Pattern Book 2026: How Pre-Approved Designs Can Cut Your Approval Time to 10 Days

What Is the NSW Housing Pattern Book? The NSW Housing Pattern Book is a government-backed collection of pre-approved, architect-designed housing templates that can fast-track your planning approval to...

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28 Aug 2026

NSW Low-Rise Housing Reforms 2026: How Targeted Assessment Could Halve Your DA Approval Time

NSW Low-Rise Housing Reforms 2026: How Targeted Assessment Could Halve Your DA Approval Time By Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd — 15+ years navigating NSW planning and building ...

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27 Aug 2026

The Sydney Plan 2026–2046: What the 20-Year Housing Blueprint Means for Your Development

By Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd — 23 August 2026 What Is the Sydney Plan 2026–2046? The Sydney Plan is a 20-year strategic planning framework finalised by the Minns Labor Gov...

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22 Aug 2026

Modern Methods of Construction NSW 2026: How the New Regulatory Framework and Industry Expansion Program Will Reshape Housing Delivery

What Are Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in NSW? Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) refers to off-site, industrialised building techniques that shift significant portions of construction work f...

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21 Aug 2026

CDC vs DA in NSW (2026): Which Approval Path Is Faster for Your Project?

Real case: a two-storey addition in Parramatta qualified as complying development. The owner chose the DA route "to be safe". Seventy days and a neighbour-notification round later, the same plans coul...

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13 Aug 2026

Prefabricated Buildings in NSW: How the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 Changes Everything

Prefabricated Buildings in NSW: How the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 Changes Everything NSW just became the first Australian state to legally recognise prefab and modular construct...

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13 Aug 2026

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