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 Ku-ring-gai, you'll typically need to lodge a Development Application (DA) if you're planning to build or renovate homes, construct dual occupancies, secondary dwellings (such as granny flats), townhouses, apartments, or undertake commercial developments and changes of commercial use, like cafés or retail stores.Ku-ring-gai is well-known for its significant heritage areas, lush tree-lined streets, and spacious suburban settings. Council places particular importance on maintaining these qualities, which means your proposal needs to sensitively consider local heritage conservation, the preservation of established trees, biodiversity protection, and ensuring any new buildings blend seamlessly into the existing residential environment. This is especially important in heritage-rich suburbs like Lindfield, Gordon, Wahroonga, Killara, and Turramurra.
Key planning documents relevant to determining your DA requirements include:
Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2015
Ku-ring-gai Development Control Plan (DCP) 2022
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
If you’re exploring various ideas or need clarity on what’s feasible for your property, starting with a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR) from Planna is a smart first step. This report will clarify exactly what Ku-ring-gai Council allows on your site, highlight any specific planning considerations like heritage or tree retention, and identify the clearest path towards approval.
Ku-ring-gai Council assesses Development Applications thoroughly, given the area's strong heritage values, mature landscapes, and suburban character. After completing your preliminary planning assessment, you'll require a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE). This document clearly demonstrates compliance with council controls, specifically addressing heritage conservation, tree protection, residential amenity, landscape character, biodiversity conservation, neighbourhood compatibility, and traffic impacts. Depending on your site location and type of proposal, additional specialist reports might be necessary, including arborist reports, biodiversity assessments, heritage impact statements, or landscape plans. Planna specialises in preparing detailed and locally tailored SEE reports specifically designed for Ku-ring-gai Council, helping streamline the approval process and significantly increasing your project's likelihood of success.
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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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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
