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 the Sutherland Shire, you’ll typically need a Development Application (DA) for building or renovating homes, dual occupancies, granny flats, townhouses, apartments, commercial or industrial developments, or when changing the use of commercial spaces such as cafés, restaurants, gyms, or retail shops. Sutherland Shire is known for its diverse suburban and coastal communities including Cronulla, Miranda, Gymea, Caringbah, Engadine, Menai, and Sutherland. Council’s planning priorities strongly emphasise managing coastal impacts, flood risks, protecting bushland, conserving biodiversity, maintaining residential amenity, managing traffic and parking, and preserving neighbourhood character across established residential suburbs.Planning instruments relevant to development proposals within Sutherland Shire include:
Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2015
Sutherland Shire Development Control Plan (DCP) 2015
State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008
Certain residential developments close to nominated town centres and train stations such as Cronulla, Miranda, Caringbah, Sutherland, Engadine, and Jannali may qualify for streamlined approval under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code (LMR Policy).If you're exploring options or unsure about what’s permitted on your property, Planna recommends beginning with a Preliminary Planning Report (PPR). This clearly identifies permissible development options, assesses site-specific constraints like coastal management issues, flooding, bushfire risks, or environmental sensitivities, and provides clear guidance tailored specifically to Sutherland Shire Council’s expectations.
Sutherland Shire Council places significant emphasis on detailed documentation to ensure developments align closely with community expectations and environmental priorities. Following the preliminary planning assessment, you’ll require a Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE). This important document clearly demonstrates how your proposal complies with council’s planning controls and specifically addresses local considerations including coastal impacts, flood management, bushfire safety, biodiversity, parking, traffic impacts, residential amenity, privacy, overshadowing, and streetscape compatibility.Depending on your specific proposal, specialist documentation such as coastal hazard assessments, flood studies, traffic impact assessments, biodiversity reports, or bushfire management plans may also be required.Planna specialises in preparing carefully tailored and comprehensive SEE reports specifically suited to Sutherland Shire Council, significantly enhancing your project’s chance of timely and 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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We identify the best path to approval
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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
