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?
A Development Application (DA) must be lodged with Campbelltown City Council for projects such as new homes, dual occupancy developments, secondary dwellings (granny flats), residential alterations or additions, townhouses, apartments, commercial and industrial buildings, or when changing the use of commercial properties like restaurants, gyms, cafés, and retail shops.
To determine whether your proposal requires a DA, it is important to review the relevant planning controls specifically applicable to Campbelltown. These include:
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
Campbelltown Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2015
Campbelltown (Sustainable City) Development Control Plan (DCP) 2015
Campbelltown City Council’s planning framework strongly focuses on managing urban growth sustainably, particularly due to rapid residential expansion in areas such as Edmondson Park, Macarthur Heights, and Menangle Park. Council emphasises protecting biodiversity corridors, managing bushfire risks, preserving heritage sites, and delivering quality residential environments alongside growing employment and commercial precincts like Campbelltown CBD, Macarthur, and Ingleburn town centres.
Certain residential developments located near nominated town centres and transport hubs such as Campbelltown CBD, Macarthur station precinct, Ingleburn, Leumeah, and Glenfield may qualify for streamlined complying development approval pathways under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (LMR Policy).
If you're unsure about the right development approach or considering multiple options, Planna recommends beginning with a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR). This report clearly sets out permissible development, identifies key planning considerations unique to Campbelltown, and assesses the feasibility and likely approval pathway for your site.
Campbelltown City Council carefully assesses DAs to ensure developments align with its goals for sustainable growth, environmental protection, and neighbourhood character. Following completion of your preliminary planning phase, the next essential step is preparing a comprehensive Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE). Your SEE must clearly demonstrate compliance with Campbelltown's specific planning controls and policies, addressing key local issues including biodiversity management, bushfire safety, heritage considerations, residential amenity, open space requirements, parking, traffic management, and infrastructure provision.
Given Campbelltown’s specific planning concerns, your SEE may also need specialist inputs, such as biodiversity impact assessments, bushfire hazard reports, acoustic reports, heritage impact statements, or traffic studies, depending on your location and project type.
Planna specialises in preparing comprehensive and site-specific SEE reports specifically tailored to meet the particular planning requirements and expectations of Campbelltown City Council. Our thorough and carefully documented applications help to ensure your proposal moves efficiently through council assessment, significantly improving your project's likelihood of timely and successful 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.
Sincerely,
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We identify the best path to approval
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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
