Planna prepares comprehensive Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), Preliminary Planning Reports (PPR) and Town Planning Reports for council approval. Fast and reliable.
When is a Development Application (DA) Required?
In Burwood Council, you'll generally need to lodge a Development Application (DA) for new homes, dual occupancies, granny flats, residential alterations, townhouses, apartment developments, commercial premises, or when changing the use of existing commercial properties such as cafés, restaurants, gyms, or retail shops.Burwood is characterised by established residential neighbourhoods, heritage precincts, and a thriving commercial centre around Burwood Road and Burwood Station. Council's planning framework places particular importance on managing urban density, preserving heritage buildings, ensuring high-quality urban design, protecting residential amenity, and carefully addressing traffic management and parking impacts. Key suburbs include Burwood, Burwood Heights, Croydon, Enfield, and Croydon Park.
Local planning documents relevant to Burwood developments include:
Burwood Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012
Burwood Development Control Plan (DCP) 2013
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
Certain residential projects near the Burwood town centre and railway station precinct may qualify for streamlined complying development under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (LMR Policy). If you're considering development options or uncertain about what's permitted on your site, Planna recommends beginning with a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR). This report identifies permissible developments, highlights site-specific constraints such as heritage significance, traffic impacts, and neighbourhood compatibility, and provides clear guidance tailored specifically to Burwood Council’s requirements.
Burwood Council assesses Development Applications closely, given the area's heritage values, residential density, and community expectations. After completing your preliminary assessment, you'll require a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE). This document clearly demonstrates compliance with local planning controls, specifically addressing heritage compatibility, residential amenity (such as privacy and overshadowing), urban design quality, traffic management, parking, landscaping, and neighbourhood integration. Depending on your project's specifics and location, additional specialist reports such as heritage assessments, traffic studies, acoustic reports, arborist reports, or detailed landscape plans may be required. Planna specialises in preparing detailed, locally specific SEE reports specifically tailored to Burwood Council, significantly enhancing the efficiency and likelihood of your project's approval.
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Planna is an Australian based team of expert town planners, leveraging an innovative approach to securing council approval. With our proven method, you can submit your Development Application in days, not weeks. Planna specialised in comprehensive Statement of Environmental Effects, and Preliminary Planning for council approval.
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A message from Planna
You're not alone,
We were frustrated with the standard town planning approach: waiting months for reports and spending thousands of dollars. Town Planners charging for admin when you only really need the core reports for a Development Application. Whether it’s a renovation, changing the use of your business, or a tricky development, you might be asking:
- Do I have to wait 6-12 weeks for a town planner?
- How do I meet all of the compliance requirements?
- How can I maximise my outcomes?
- How can I increase my chances of approval?
With our proven method, you can submit your Development Application in days, not weeks. And if council isn't happy with your Planna Report (unlikely), we will give you a full refund.
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Frequently asked questions
With Planna, you can get your Development Application package ready for submission within 24 hours; council assessment times vary.
Planna is on average 80% cheaper than traditional town planners, with the same outcome. Most firms will charge you thousands for admin, when you really only need the core deliverables.
With a 98% approval rate, we ensure your reports will meet all council requirements. If the council does request additional information, we can easily update this through the dashboard.
Our team of expert planners and ex council officers are on hand to provide support, justifications and report reviews throughout the process.
We used Planna for our renovation. It was cheaper and faster than traditional firms. Highly recommended for any project.
— Frances and John, Albury, NSW
Planna made our development process possible. Detailed reports and quick compliance checks avoided long waits and high costs. Great alternative for quick planning services.
— Michael and Lisa, Melbourne, VIC
