Services
Development applications, prepared to be assessed.
From the first site review to the notice of determination. Applications prepared the way assessing officers need to see them, and managed through every council request.
When you need it
- New buildings, alterations and additions
- Change of use of a shop, office or warehouse
- New or extended trading hours
- Signage, fit outs and works that need consent
- Student accommodation and co-living
- Events, temporary structures and temporary uses
- Demolition and subdivision
- Applications returned or rejected at lodgement
What we deliver
- Site, zoning and planning controls analysis
- Statement of Environmental Effects
- Compliance tables against the LEP and DCP
- Coordination of architects and specialist consultants
- Lodgement on the NSW Planning Portal
- Responses to requests for information
- Review of conditions of consent
Why EH Planning
Most delays come from incomplete information and arguments that miss what the assessing officer has to address. Having written assessment reports at the City of Sydney, Ethan prepares applications that answer those questions directly, in the order they are assessed.
How it works
The process.
- 01
Site review
We confirm zoning, permissibility, key controls and constraints before the design is locked in.
- 02
Planning report
Your SEE and supporting documents address the matters council must consider under section 4.15.
- 03
Lodgement
A complete, consistent document set is lodged on the NSW Planning Portal.
- 04
Through to determination
We deal with the assessing officer, respond to requests and push for a timely decision.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Do I need a DA, or can I use complying development?
It depends on the zoning, the type of work and site constraints such as heritage listing. Some work is exempt, some can be approved as complying development by a certifier under the Codes SEPP, and the rest needs a development application. We confirm the fastest available pathway at your first consultation.
How long does a DA take?
Timeframes vary between councils and with the complexity of the proposal, notification and any referrals. We give you a realistic estimate for your council at the proposal stage, and focus on lodging a complete application to avoid unnecessary delays.
What is a Statement of Environmental Effects?
It is the planning report that accompanies most DAs. It describes the proposal and assesses it against the relevant planning controls and likely impacts, so council can complete its assessment under section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Do you prepare the plans?
No. Plans are prepared by your architect or building designer. We advise on the planning controls before and during design, coordinate the consultant team and prepare the planning documentation. If you need a designer, we can recommend one.
Which councils do you work with?
We work across Greater Sydney, with particular depth in the City of Sydney and the eastern suburbs.
Sectors
Where this applies.
Sector
Hospitality & Licensed Venues
Small bars, restaurants and late trading. Plans of Management, trading hour trials and amenity conditions.
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Gyms & Fitness
Change of use, hours of operation and acoustic amenity for studios and 24 hour gyms.
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Residential
Alterations, additions, garages and new homes, including sites in heritage conservation areas.
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Tell us about your site.
A free 20 minute call by phone or video with Ethan. No obligation, no hard sell. You leave with a clear view of where you stand.
- The likely approval pathway for your proposal
- The main risks, and how to manage them
- A fixed fee proposal within 48 hours if you want to proceed