Get Council Approval Without The Bureaucratic Headaches

Expert Granny Flat Design

We draft beautiful, buildable granny flat blueprints engineered for council approval and manage the entire submission process for you.

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Our Core Promises

Your Project Benchmarks

We operate on a foundation of absolute transparency. These are the professional standards you can expect when you engage our studio for your granny flat project.

4–6 Weeks

Council Approval

Get stamped, council-approved plans in just 4-6 weeks so your project starts sooner.

100 %

Guaranteed Council Compliance

Our designs are guaranteed compliant. We handle all council amendments at no extra cost.

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Hidden Variation Fees

Refine your vision with revisions. Our fixed-fee agreements mean no surprise invoices.

Avoid The Usual Headaches

We Make The Path To Council Approval Simple

A new build involves more than just a floor plan. It brings up unique challenges, and we’re here to expertly guide you through them, making the entire process feel simple.

Deciphering council regulations is overwhelming.

An uncertain budget creates constant anxiety.

Committing to a design feels risky.

Finding a trustworthy expert is exhausting.

Managing the process is a massive chore.

You just want certainty and approval.

Why a Custom Granny Flat Design is Essential

A granny flat is more than just a small house; it’s a specialised project governed by its own unique set of rules and design challenges. A generic, off-the-shelf plan often fails to account for the specific realities of your property and goals.

Our hyper-specific approach focuses on solving the core challenges of granny flat construction in NSW:

Our Design Philosophy

Designs That Are Beautiful And Buildable

Your vision always dictates our approach. We make sure your project is not only beautiful but also practical and fully compliant, and we’re genuinely excited to bring that balance to life for you.

A True Partnership

We're dedicated to an expert-led journey, turning your first sketch into a brilliant, buildable reality.

Louie Obeid

Owner

Guiding Your Design

Our expertise ensures total design compliance from day one, so you can feel completely stress-free.

Protecting Your Budget

We engineer every detail to protect your budget from unexpected construction costs.

Exceeding Expectations

We love helping our clients achieve an outcome that’s even better than they imagined.

How It Works

Our Design & Approval Process

Our 3-step process is tailored to the specific journey of a granny flat project, providing clarity from the first sketch to the final stamped plans.

Consultation & Feasibility

We map out your vision and confirm its viability against all state and local codes.

Detailed Drafting & 3D Visualisation

We bring the concept to life with detailed blueprints and realistic 3D models.

Council Submission & Management

We act as your bureaucratic shield, managing the entire council submission process for you.

Problems We Fix To Ensure Approval

We expertly resolve the complex challenges of a custom build. Our technical precision makes the approval process clear and predictable by solving these common issues before they cause delays.

Risk of council rejection

Mastery of planning policies and detailed local zoning analysis.

Impractical or cramped floor plans

Detailed AutoCAD blueprints with unlimited custom design revisions.

Exceeding the construction budget

3D architectural visualisation with a formal buildability assessment.

Poor natural light

A certified BASIX Certificate to meet energy efficiency standards.

Drainage or access issues

Custom stormwater management and site-specific engineering coordination.

Inaccurate documents causing delays

A complete Development Application or Complying Development Certificate suite.

Our Core Promises For Your Project

Our process is built on total transparency and accountability. This guarantees a professional experience and an exceptional outcome for your project, with no surprises.

Fixed Design Quotes

Your quote is final. We include unlimited concept revisions so you can refine your vision without financial pressure.

Engineered for Construction

We design for how it looks and engineer for how it gets built. Every layout is grounded in practical methods and real-world costs.

Full Council Submission

We take complete ownership of the approval process. You're never left to navigate council bureaucracy alone.

The Design Studio Difference

A Simpler Way To Get Your Design Approved

We believe in a highly collaborative and transparent way of working. Here is how our approach delivers a better result in practice.

The Design Solutions Studio

The Traditional Drafting Model

Your Design Questions Answered

What Is The Difference Between A DA And A CDC Approval?

A Development Application (DA) is the standard pathway where drawings are submitted to your local council for assessment. This process is comprehensive and ensures your design aligns perfectly with all local planning guidelines and environmental policies.

A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a streamlined approval pathway for straightforward projects that meet strict state government standards. This route can get you approved much faster, often bypassing traditional council meetings. We’ll assess your property and goals to advise you on the most efficient approval pathway.

Absolutely. We specialise in creating thoughtful solutions for challenging sites, including properties with significant slopes, irregular boundaries, or difficult access. This is where a custom design process shows its true value, turning what others see as site constraints into unique and intelligent design opportunities that maximise your property’s potential.

Start Your Project With Clarity

Talk To The Team Behind Your Approval

Get direct access to experts who understand council approvals, timelines, and real-world constraints. Visit us or contact us to move forward with confidence.

Address

Main office

49th Floor, 8 Parramatta Square, 10 Darcy Street, Parramatta, NSW 2150, Australia

Work Schedule

Mon - Fri:

8:00 am — 5:00 pm

Sat:

8:00 am — 12:00 pm

Sun:

Closed

Start Your Design Plan

Tired Of Thinking About Council Paperwork?

Let us handle the entire design and approval process for you. We’ll give you a clear, honest assessment and a fixed quote for your project, with no obligation.