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 will generally require a Development Application (DA) from Lake Macquarie City Council for new dwellings, dual occupancies, granny flats, residential subdivisions, townhouses, apartment developments, commercial premises, industrial buildings, or changing the use of existing commercial properties such as cafés, restaurants, gyms, retail outlets, or local businesses.
Lake Macquarie is a diverse area surrounding one of Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lakes, with growing residential suburbs and established centres such as Charlestown, Warners Bay, Belmont, Cardiff, Toronto, and Morisset. Council planning prioritises lake protection, flood and bushfire management, biodiversity conservation, infrastructure provision, residential amenity, and sustainable urban growth.
Relevant local planning documents include:
Lake Macquarie Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014
Lake Macquarie Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
Certain residential projects near Charlestown, Belmont, Warners Bay, Cardiff, and Morisset may qualify for streamlined approval under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (LMR Policy).
For clarity regarding your site's specific development potential, Planna recommends beginning with a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR). This clearly identifies permissible developments, outlines specific site constraints including lake management, biodiversity, bushfire hazards, flood risks, and provides clear recommendations aligned with Lake Macquarie Council’s planning requirements.
Lake Macquarie Council rigorously evaluates Development Applications, particularly around lake protection, biodiversity conservation, bushfire safety, flood management, residential amenity, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Following preliminary planning, you will require a detailed Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) addressing these priorities explicitly.
Planna specialises in preparing comprehensive SEE reports tailored specifically to Lake Macquarie City Council’s unique planning framework, significantly improving your project's likelihood of successful and timely 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
