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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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Aug 13, 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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Aug 13, 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

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

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 Author: giantA Pty Ltd — Sydney Architects & Building Designers Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time: 6 min Related...

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Jul 17, 2026

NSW Granny Flat Approval Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners 2026

NSW Granny Flat Approval Process: Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners 2026 Author: giantA Pty Ltd — Sydney Architects & Building Designers Published: 17 July 2026 | Reading time: 8 min Related: Complete...

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Jul 17, 2026

Dual Occupancy vs Duplex in NSW 2026: Which Development Pathway is Right for Your Block?

Dual Occupancy vs Duplex in NSW 2026: Which Development Pathway is Right for Your Block? Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: July 17, 2026 Reading time: 12 minute...

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Jul 16, 2026

NSW Duplex Development Cost Guide 2026: DA vs CDC Approval Pathways

NSW Duplex Development Cost Guide 2026: DA vs CDC Approval Pathways Author: Franz Phan, Senior Planning Consultant, giantA Pty Ltd Published: July 11, 2026 Reading Time: 14 minutes Executive Summary B...

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Jul 10, 2026

Home Renovation Approval Guide | giantA Insights

Architecture project by giantA Pty Ltd - Home renovation, remodeling, extensions. Contact: +61 488 880 787 Home Renovation Approval Guide: When Do You Need DA vs CDC in NSW? Clear guide to approval re...

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Jun 30, 2026

Understanding the Difference Between “Consultant Fees” and “Other Related Development Costs” in the DA/CC/CDC Process in NSW

Architecture project by giantA Pty Ltd - Australian residential architecture, Sydney NSW. Contact: +61 488 880 787 When preparing for a Development Application (DA) , Construction Certificate (CC) , o...

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Jul 15, 2025