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?
You’ll need to lodge a Development Application (DA) with Canterbury-Bankstown Council if your project involves building a new home, dual occupancy, secondary dwelling (granny flat), townhouse, apartment building, or commercial premises, as well as for changing the use of commercial properties like shops, cafés, restaurants, gyms, or other local businesses. Canterbury-Bankstown Council was formed by the amalgamation of the former Canterbury and Bankstown Councils.
Because of this, different planning instruments apply depending on your specific site location, including:
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
Canterbury Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012 (applicable in former Canterbury areas)
Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2015 (applicable in former Bankstown areas)
Canterbury Development Control Plan (DCP) 2012
Bankstown Development Control Plan (DCP) 2015
Canterbury-Bankstown Council covers a diverse and growing urban area, from established suburbs such as Campsie and Earlwood to major growth areas like Bankstown CBD, Canterbury town centre, and urban renewal precincts such as Lakemba and Punchbowl. Key planning considerations here include urban density, heritage preservation, residential amenity, traffic and parking management, and protecting local character.Residential developments located close to nominated town centres or key transport hubs, including Bankstown, Campsie, Canterbury, Lakemba, Belmore, and Punchbowl, may qualify for streamlined complying development pathways under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (LMR Policy). If you’re considering multiple development options or uncertain about the best pathway for your site, Planna recommends beginning with a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR). This report clearly outlines permissible developments, identifies relevant planning constraints and opportunities, and provides guidance on the most suitable pathway to achieve approval with Canterbury-Bankstown Council.
Canterbury-Bankstown Council assesses Development Applications rigorously, ensuring proposed developments meet its planning priorities for growth management, sustainability, and neighbourhood character. After completing your preliminary planning report, your next crucial step is to prepare a comprehensive Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE). This document must clearly demonstrate compliance with local planning controls and address Canterbury-Bankstown's particular priorities, including urban design compatibility, heritage preservation, parking and traffic management, open space provision, and managing impacts on residential amenity like privacy and overshadowing.Due to the diverse urban contexts within Canterbury-Bankstown, additional specialist documentation might also be required depending on your project's location, such as heritage impact statements, traffic assessments, acoustic studies, or sustainability assessments.Planna specialises in producing detailed, site-specific SEE reports that are precisely tailored to meet Canterbury-Bankstown Council’s unique planning framework and expectations. Our thorough and expertly prepared documentation ensures your DA is efficiently assessed, 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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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
