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 Fairfield City Council if you're planning projects such as new homes, dual occupancies, granny flats, townhouses, apartment developments, commercial or industrial buildings, or changing the use of commercial properties such as cafés, restaurants, gyms, and shops.
Fairfield City Council manages development under the following key planning documents:
- State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
- Fairfield Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2013
- Fairfield Development Control Plan (DCP) 2013
Fairfield is a diverse and rapidly evolving suburban area, featuring established residential neighbourhoods and active commercial centres like Fairfield CBD, Cabramatta, Canley Vale, Bonnyrigg, Prairiewood, and Smithfield. The local planning framework places emphasis on controlling residential density, promoting well-designed urban renewal, managing parking and traffic impacts, and preserving neighbourhood character and amenity, particularly within established suburbs such as Fairfield Heights, Edensor Park, Bossley Park, and Wetherill Park.
Certain residential developments near nominated town centres and train stations including Fairfield CBD, Cabramatta, Canley Vale, and Villawood may qualify for streamlined complying development approval pathways under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (LMR Policy). If you are unsure about your project's development options or the best approval pathway, Planna recommends starting with a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR). This report clearly identifies permissible development types, analyses site-specific planning constraints, and recommends the most suitable approach tailored specifically for Fairfield City Council’s requirements.
Fairfield City Council carefully assesses DAs to ensure developments meet its goals for residential quality, community character, sustainability, and urban amenity. Following your preliminary assessment, you'll need a detailed Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE), clearly demonstrating compliance with local planning requirements, including building heights, setbacks, density, parking, landscaping provisions, stormwater management, and compatibility with neighbouring developments. Given Fairfield's suburban and multicultural context, additional specialist documentation might also be necessary, such as traffic and parking studies, acoustic reports, landscape plans, or flood risk assessments, depending on your project's specifics. Planna specialises in preparing targeted, detailed SEE reports specifically designed for Fairfield City Council, significantly improving your application's efficiency and likelihood of 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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98% approval rate over 3000+ submissions
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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
