FAQ

Not checking the planning regulations early enough. The first question should always be: Is a duplex achievable on this site, and can it be done under a Complying Development Certificate (CDC)?

There’s nothing wrong with going through a Development Application (DA), but if you’re developing, the difference between a 6-week CDC approval and a 6-month DA approval can be a deal-breaker, both in time and financially.

Always obtain a Planning Certificate from Council (or find it in the Contract of Sale) and speak to your local town planner, private certifier, or your architect before you commit.

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Right from the start.

If you’re considering buying a property for development, planning a renovation, or a knock down/rebuild, involving an architect early can save you time, money, and stress.
A good architect can:

• Conduct a feasibility study on the site

• Provide early guidance on how to maximise your property’s potential
  

We offer FREE consultation
Book your session today via:

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📞 02 9168 8800

From the very first meeting we have, we are along the journey with you, all the way through to the approval and construction.

We have built a robust design/approval process to make it as easy for you as possible. We have built up a team of trusted consultants, that are all aligned in our common goals of delivering these projects.

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The NSW Government has released a new “Pattern Book” of architect-designed homes, aiming to fast-track approvals and ease the housing crisis.

⏱️ Faster Approvals. Smarter Housing. Eight pre-approved designs for terraces, townhouses, and manor houses focused on flexibility, natural light, and energy efficiency. Approvals in as little as 10 days.


Only registered architects or registered building designers can use these plans.
No draftspeople. No shortcuts.

What You Still Need:
You might pay just $1 for the plans for the next 6 months, but you still need:

• Site-specific placement

• Full documentation for CDC

• A professional to lodge + manage approvals


👉 That’s where we come in.

BEAU Architecture Can Help You Build Smarter
Faster approvals, refined architecture, and expert handling from start to finish.
Get in touch to see if your site is ready for development.


Let’s talk about how we can get your project moving.
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if you own or plan to develop residential land in NSW, especially near town centres or transport hubs, you may be able to build more, faster.

The NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy is designed to increase housing supply by allowing terraces, townhouses, duplexes, and small apartment buildings in areas previously restricted to single homes.

You could benefit if:

• You own land within 800 metres of a town centre or train/light rail station.

• Your site is zoned R2, R3 or R4 residential.

• You’re planning dual occupancy, terraces, townhouses, or manor houses.

• You want to take advantage of streamlined approvals under new state-wide planning rules (in some cases, as little as 10 days for CDCs).

• You're a first-time developer, small developer, or homeowner exploring new opportunities on your block.

BEAU Architecture Can Help

• Site checks to see if your property qualifies

• Designs tailored to policy standards

• CDC documentation and approvals managed for you

• Maximise development potential with smart, compliant architecture
  

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This is how BEAU Architecture Secured CDC Approval in Just 6 Weeks and Helped Clients Save Money and Time

We completed this process in just 6 weeks :

• Site Analysis, Maximising development potential.

• Project Brief : Defining goals, budget, and needs.

• Market & Sales Analysis

• Design Development : Functional, beautiful, bespoke, and buildable solutions.

• CDC Approval in Weeks : Skip delays, start building quickly!

But we didn’t stop at CDC approval. We also helped our clients with 🚀

• Interior Design – Creating beautiful, high-impact spaces.

• Buildability Review – Smart designs that get built.

• Industry Connections – Trusted suppliers and builders.

• On-site Inspections

If you're planning a duplex or house development, let’s get your approvals sorted and your project moving FAST. Call us at 02 9168 8800 or email us at info@beauarchitecture.com.au

With our extensive knowledge of navigating the approval process, construction documentation and assistance during construction - we make the complex simple.

We do:
- Site Analysis
- Feasibility studies
- Brief development
- Concept Design
- Design Development
- DA
- CDC
-Construction Docs
- Interior Design
- Tendering
- Budget Estimates
- Plan Reviews

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