At Collins W Collins, our Town Planning team works closely with our Building Designers to help guide projects from concept through to approval. By considering planning requirements from the outset, we can identify opportunities, manage potential constraints, and help make the approval process as straightforward as possible.
From feasibility assessments and development applications through to council approvals, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We provide Town Planning Services across the Mid North Coast and throughout New South Wales.
Town Planning is about more than just approvals — it’s about understanding what’s possible for your site and creating a clear pathway forward.
A Town Planner helps navigate the rules, requirements and approval pathways that apply to your project. By understanding the opportunities and constraints of the site early, potential issues can often be identified and addressed before they become costly delays.
At Collins W Collins, we provide planning services for residential, commercial and industrial developments across the Mid North Coast and throughout New South Wales. With extensive experience working within local planning frameworks, we help guide projects through the approval process with practical advice, clear communication and a planning strategy tailored to your site and project goals.
Navigating council requirements and approval pathways can be complex, but it doesn’t have to be stressful.
Our Town Planning team can guide and manage your projects through the approval process, including development applications (DA), applications for construction certificate (CC), applications for complying development certificates (CDC) and other associated approvals.
From preparing documentation to liaising with Councils and consultants, we help keep the process moving forward while keeping you informed every step of the way.
Many building development projects require some form of approval before work can commence. Depending on the nature of the project, this may involve a development applications (DA), a complying development certificates (CDC), or other approvals. Our team can review your project and help determine the most suitable approval pathway for your site.
A development applications (DA) is assessed by council against relevant planning controls and is generally required for projects that do not meet a criteria for CDC. A complying development certificates (CDC) is a faster pathway available for certain developments that meet specific standards set by state legislation. Our team can help determine which option may be available for your project.
Yes. If you already have plans prepared by a Building Designer, Architect or Draftsperson, our Town Planning team can assist with the approval process. We can review the documentation, identify any additional requirements, and prepare the necessary planning reports and applications to support your project.
Approval time frames can vary depending on the type of application, the complexity of the project and the requirements of the relevant authority. Some applications maybe processed within a matter of weeks, while others can take several months. We can provide an estimate on likely timeframes based on your project and approval pathway.
It’s common for Councils to request additional information during the assessment process. These requests may relate to planning controls, supporting reports or clarification of project details. Our team can review the request, advise on what is required and assist in preparing a response to help keep your application moving forward.
