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 a Development Application (DA) from Newcastle City Council for new homes, dual occupancies, apartments, commercial and industrial buildings, or changing the use of existing commercial spaces such as restaurants, cafés, gyms, or retail outlets. Newcastle City Council manages significant urban renewal, heritage conservation, industrial redevelopment, and coastal zone management, especially around Newcastle CBD, Hamilton, Merewether, Mayfield, and Wallsend.
Important considerations include heritage preservation, urban density, traffic, parking, coastal management, and sustainability.
Relevant planning instruments:
Newcastle Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012
Newcastle Development Control Plan (DCP) 2012
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
Residential projects near Newcastle CBD, Hamilton, Adamstown, and Broadmeadow may qualify for streamlined approvals under the LMR Policy.If exploring your options, Planna recommends a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR), clearly outlining permissible development and site-specific recommendations.
Newcastle Council rigorously evaluates DAs, particularly focusing on urban design quality, heritage impacts, residential amenity, sustainability, and infrastructure provision. A detailed SEE addressing these points will be required. Planna specialises in preparing tailored SEE reports specifically aligned with Newcastle Council’s planning framework, significantly improving your application's chance of efficient and 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.
Same day report delivery
Money back guarantee on reports
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,
Features
98% approval rate over 3000+ submissions
Free consult with registered Town Planner
Quality guarantee or money back
Compliant with all Acts, Regulations, SEPP, LEP, DCP, and NSW Councils
Proven Process
Claim your free consultation, or give us a call
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
