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 the City of Canada Bay, you'll generally need a Development Application (DA) if you are planning new homes, dual occupancies, granny flats, townhouses, apartment developments, commercial or industrial premises, or changing the use of existing commercial properties such as cafés, restaurants, gyms, retail shops, or local businesses. The City of Canada Bay includes diverse urban and waterfront neighbourhoods such as Concord, Five Dock, Drummoyne, Rhodes, Breakfast Point, and Cabarita. Council’s planning framework prioritises managing residential density and growth sustainably, preserving heritage areas, protecting scenic waterfront views, ensuring adequate parking and traffic management, and maintaining neighbourhood character and residential amenity.
Relevant local planning documents that apply to developments in Canada Bay include:
Canada Bay Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013
Canada Bay Development Control Plan (DCP) 2017
State Environmental Planning Policy 2008*
Certain residential projects near centres and transport hubs including Rhodes, Five Dock, Concord, and Drummoyne may qualify for streamlined complying development approvals under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (LMR Policy). If you're exploring various development options or unclear about specific planning controls relevant to your property, Planna recommends beginning with a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR). This report clearly identifies permissible developments, assesses site-specific considerations such as heritage constraints, waterfront impacts, parking and traffic issues, and provides tailored recommendations suited to Canada Bay’s planning expectations.
*exempt and complying development codes
The City of Canada Bay Council carefully evaluates Development Applications to ensure proposals meet local planning priorities and community expectations, particularly due to the area's heritage significance and waterfront settings. After completing your preliminary planning assessment, you'll require a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE). This document clearly demonstrates compliance with council controls and specifically addresses local priorities including heritage impacts, view preservation, residential privacy, overshadowing, landscaping, parking and traffic management, and compatibility with existing streetscapes. Depending on your specific location and proposal, additional expert reports such as heritage assessments, view analyses, traffic and parking studies, acoustic reports, or arborist reports may also be required. Planna specialises in preparing comprehensive, tailored SEE reports specifically for the City of Canada Bay Council, significantly enhancing your application's efficiency and likelihood of timely approval.
What is
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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98% approval rate over 3000+ submissions
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Compliant with all Acts, Regulations, SEPP, LEP, DCP, and NSW Councils
Proven Process
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We identify the best path to approval
Your reports are prepared by our in-house team of town planners and ex-council officers
Receive your finalised reports within 48 hours - ready for council submission, with quality guaranteed
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
