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 typically need to lodge a Development Application (DA) with Shoalhaven City Council for new dwellings, dual occupancies, secondary dwellings (granny flats), townhouse developments, apartments, residential subdivisions, commercial developments, tourist accommodation, or changing the use of existing commercial properties such as cafés, restaurants, gyms, retail shops, or local businesses.
Shoalhaven is characterised by significant coastal and rural areas and a strong tourism sector, particularly around Nowra, Ulladulla, Berry, Huskisson, Vincentia, and Milton. Council’s key planning priorities include managing coastal development, environmental sustainability, flood and bushfire risks, heritage preservation, residential amenity, tourism impacts, and preserving rural and scenic character.
Relevant local planning documents include:
Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014
Shoalhaven Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
Certain residential projects located close to key centres such as Nowra, Ulladulla, Huskisson, and Vincentia may qualify for streamlined complying development pathways under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (LMR Policy).
If you're exploring different development options or are unsure about planning constraints for your property, Planna recommends a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR). This report clearly outlines permissible developments, addresses relevant constraints such as flooding, bushfire hazards, coastal impacts, or tourism considerations, and provides tailored recommendations suited specifically to Shoalhaven City Council’s planning framework.
Shoalhaven City Council carefully evaluates Development Applications, with particular emphasis on coastal management, flood risk, bushfire safety, heritage preservation, tourism impacts, residential amenity, and rural character. Following your preliminary assessment, you'll require a comprehensive Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) clearly demonstrating compliance with these local planning considerations.
Planna specialises in preparing detailed SEE reports tailored specifically for Shoalhaven City Council, significantly enhancing the efficiency and likelihood of successful approval for your project.
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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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
