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Below are a collection of our blog articles we have authored and articles we have gathered from other fantastic websites. Our articles deal with various topics focused mainly around town planning, development, local government and property development.
Are you looking at determining what you can do for your property? A Preliminary Planning Assessment can help you determine what your development options are for your site.
Heritage Impact Statements are essential for any development involving a heritage item or heritage conservation area. We go into some of the basics of what makes up a heritage impact statement and who should be preparing them for your development.
Have you received a notification in the mail about a development application and want to write a submission. We outline some steps to help you prepare a development application objection letter.
The first concept designs for Western Sydney Airport Terminal have been unveiled.
New generation boarding houses have a lot of negativity at the moment with developers obtaining approvals for large scale boarding house developments. So what exactly is a new generation boarding house?
Northern Beaches Town Planners explain Dual occupancy facts on the Northern Beaches including Pittwater, Warringah and Manly. We provide some information on dual occupancy developments on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Where you should be looking and what you should be considering.
We explore the theory that as the amount of parking decreases, the appeal of driving gives way to more environmentally friendly transport modes such as walking, cycling, ride-hailing, car pooling and public transport.
Some evidence suggests reducing or capping parking pays off. In cities that have implemented these measures, driving has declined and public transport use has increased.
The redevelopment of the Sydney Football Stadium has been full of controversy with a massive public backlash to the development.
The development has been subject to a lot of public debate with questions as to why the NSW Government are demolishing a functioning stadium instead of upgrading the stadium at a fraction of the cost.
The University of Newcastle has recently submitted a seven building masterplan to the NSW Government for their new education precinct for Honeysuckle in Newcastle.
Outlook Planning and Development were engaged by a group of concerned residents in regards to a nearby development that sought consent to demolish an existing (abandoned) service station to a boutique hotel with 58 guest rooms, car lift and guest facilities.
A change of land zoning proposed by Lake Macquarie council would open the door for medium-density housing in a large part of Windale.
Granny flats, or secondary dwellings as they are known as in the Planning world, can allow home owners to keep parents or adult children close by while giving them their own space. They can also be a great way to generate additional rental income.
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Outlook Planning and Development provides valuable planning advice to architects and home owners in the preparation of development applications for new dwelling houses and alterations and additions. The planning advice we provide in the preparation of the development application is valuable in minimising delays in obtaining approval.
We work on multi dwelling housing – town house development projects within the Sydney metropolitan and regional areas, Central Coast and Newcastle/Hunter areas. We provide initial planning advice, preparation of Statement of Environmental Effects and lodgement of the development application. We provide direction for dwelling yields and help get the project over the line.
Boarding Houses are becoming increasingly popular for savy developers. We work on a range of in-fill affordable housing and boarding house development applications made under State Environmental Planning Policy – Affordable Rental Housing 2009 (SEPP – Affordable Housing). We have extensive experience in this area and can provide initial planning advice, preparation of Statement of Environmental Effects and lodgement of the development applications.
We have experience in obtaining approval for secondary dwellings (granny flats) under the provisions of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental) and Local Environmental Plans. We work closely with families looking to provide additional rental income or to provide accommodation for relatives in existing houses. We provide initial planning advice, preparation of the statement of environmental effects and lodgement of the development application. We can also assess whether Complying Development Certificate is a viable approval option.
We work on Seniors Living Developments made under State Environmental Planning Policy – Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability 2004 ( SEPP – Seniors Living). We provide initial planning advice, Statement of Environmental Effects and lodgement of the development application. Where a site compatibility certificate is required from Department of Planning we have experience in the preparation and lodgement of this as your first step in the approval process.
Rezonings are the pathway to progress within the property market. It is the way that unsuitable land becomes highly valued land. We can help you turn that piece of rural land into a residential land release.
We work on a range of projects including large sites accommodating large retail and commercial floor area with residential units to small in-fill sites. We provide initial planning advice including an assessment under State Environmental Planning Policy 65 (SEPP 65) and the Apartment Design Guide (ADG), the preparation of Statement of Environmental Effects and lodgement of the development application.
Has your neighbour lodged a development application and his new house is going to block out the sun or destroy your view? We can prepare a highly detailed development objection letter to Council on your behalf. We can help you voice your opinion on the development using our experience, case law and principles.
With the population of Sydney growing and many parents returning to work full time the demand for childcare centres is increasing. We provide comprehensive planning services for child care centres and have worked on development applications for centres ranging in size and for a variety of providers. We prepare development applications under the Children (Education and Care Services) Regulations 2012 and the State Environmental Planning Policy (Education Establishment and Child Care Facilities). We work on child care centre applications all over NSW.
We provide planning services for the development, use and fit-out of commercial and industrial premises. Our services cover a range of commercial facilities including health and medical facilities, commercial premises, retail premises and restaurants. Industrial development applications include car repair facilities, motor showrooms, transports depots, warehouse-showrooms, waste transfer and recycling facilities.
We provide planning services for the development of recreation facilities. We have worked with many organisations in the preparation and approval of development applications. We have obtained approvals for a range of gymnasiums and indoor recreation facilities including rock climbing and children’s play facilities.
We provide planning services for the redevelopment – refurbishments of hotels and other licenced premises and restricted premises. We provide initial planning advice, Statement of Environmental Effects and lodgement of the development application.
“Architecture is the very mirror of life. You only have to cast your eyes on buildings to feel the presence of the past, the spirit of a place; they are the reflection of society.”
– I. M. PEI
Helpful Content
Are you looking at determining what you can do for your property? A Preliminary Planning Assessment can help you determine what your development options are for your site.
Heritage Impact Statements are essential for any development involving a heritage item or heritage conservation area. We go into some of the basics of what makes up a heritage impact statement and who should be preparing them for your development.
Have you received a notification in the mail about a development application and want to write a submission. We outline some steps to help you prepare a development application objection letter.
The first concept designs for Western Sydney Airport Terminal have been unveiled.
New generation boarding houses have a lot of negativity at the moment with developers obtaining approvals for large scale boarding house developments. So what exactly is a new generation boarding house?
Northern Beaches Town Planners explain Dual occupancy facts on the Northern Beaches including Pittwater, Warringah and Manly. We provide some information on dual occupancy developments on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Where you should be looking and what you should be considering.
Preliminary Planning Assessment – Feasibility Reports
Are you looking at determining what you can do for your property? A Preliminary Planning Assessment can help you determine what your development options are for your site.
Guide to Heritage Impact Statements
Heritage Impact Statements are essential for any development involving a heritage item or heritage conservation area. We go into some of the basics of what makes up a heritage impact statement and who should be preparing them for your development.
How To Write a Development Application Objection Letter
Have you received a notification in the mail about a development application and want to write a submission. We outline some steps to help you prepare a development application objection letter.
Western Sydney Airport Terminal Unveiled
The first concept designs for Western Sydney Airport Terminal have been unveiled.
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