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 Bayside City, you may need a planning permit under the Bayside Planning Scheme before starting works or changing how land is used. Common triggers include:
- New homes, a second dwelling or multi-unit infill in suburbs like Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris and Black Rock
- Alterations, basements, decks or coastal works that trigger overlays—Heritage in Brighton/Sandringham, Design and Development along the foreshore, and flood/overland flow controls in low-lying streets
- Changing the use of a premises (e.g. shop to café/restaurant, medical or gym), often with signage and liquor-licence variations in activity centres such as Church Street, Bay Street and Hampton Street
- Subdivision or boundary realignments, or reducing car parking/altering vehicle access on declared roads like Nepean Highway
- Removing or lopping vegetation where an overlay or local law applies, including coastal vegetation management
Starting works without the right permit risks enforcement action. Confirm the correct pathway before construction.
Preliminary Planning Report
Our PPR benchmarks your proposal against the Bayside Planning Scheme, identifies exact zone/overlay triggers, checks relevant particular provisions (car parking, signs, licensed premises, access to Road Zone) and flags likely referrals (e.g. road authority or drainage/flooding). You receive risks, next steps and an evidence-based read on approval prospects.
Bayside Planning Scheme
This scheme is the statutory framework for land use and development. Your Planning Report should map the property’s controls and address decision guidelines across the Municipal Planning Strategy and Planning Policy Framework, the applicable zone (GRZ/NRZ/RGZ, C1Z/IN1Z) and key overlays used locally like Heritage Overlay (HO) in established streets, Design and Development Overlays (DDO) along Beach Road and activity centres, and flood/overland flow controls (LSIO/SBO) in pockets of the foreshore suburbs.
ResCode (Clause 54/55) and Apartments (Clause 58)
These provisions guide detailed design outcomes. Expect clear responses on:
- Coastal character, view sharing and upper-level setbacks near the foreshore and Beach Road
- Overshadowing/overlooking, winter solar access and usable private open space on compact lots
- Landscape quality, permeability and canopy trees to soften larger infill projects
- Access and parking under Clause 52.06, signage under Clause 52.05 and licensed premises under Clause 52.27 in busy retail strips
Planna prepares concise, clause-by-clause Planning Reports tailored to Bayside City to streamline assessment and improve the chance of a timely permit.
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
