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We’re passionate about turning great ideas into approved realities. We’ll manage the entire CDC approval process for you, delivering the green light your builder needs to start.
Here are the tangible results you can expect when you partner with us.
We manage the entire CDC journey, getting you the green light to build so you can focus on what’s truly exciting. We capture all the data required for a successful outcome.
For homeowners and investors building bespoke residential projects (up to 3 storeys).
For families adding value and function to their existing home with a seamless addition.
For developers who need highly functional and compliant industrial facilities.
These are the standards we work to on every project. It’s how we make sure you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
You'll get a clear price and timeline fast, so you can make decisions with confidence.
You can refine your vision without the pressure of extra fees for concept changes.
Our founder manages your project, preventing the small errors that cause big delays.
We only take on a select number of clients, so your project gets our full attention.
Our managed Complying Development Certificate service is for clients who demand speed, certainty, and a seamless path to construction. We soar above targets when it comes to client satisfaction and efficient data capture.
We know how to solve the technical issues that derail applications. Here are the common problems we fix by analysing all project data and logging every change.
We’re passionate about getting great designs approved without soul-crushing delays. That’s why we promise to capture all changes and updates.
Here’s how our focused approach compares to the slow, traditional Development Application path. The data and analytics are clear. This is a superior technique used for speed.
We handle every technical step, log all project updates, and capture essential data so you can enjoy a stress-free path to breaking ground.
We check your property against all relevant State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPP) then use your Section 10.7 Certificate data to confirm your project qualifies for the faster Complying Development Certificate pathway.
We’ll turn your vision into precise, builder-ready blueprints that meet every CDC rule, from boundary setbacks to Floor Space Ratios (FSR). This is critical for preventing rejections.
A valid CDC application needs reports from specialists like structural engineers and surveyors. We act as the central project hub, managing our network of trusted consultants for you.
Once everything is ready, we’ll prepare and lodge the complete, error-checked application with a Private Certifier. We speak their technical language and handle all their questions directly.
We’ll handle the tedious planning codes and log every update, so you can focus on the exciting part: bringing your vision to life. This is a core part of our data management.
Design Solutions Studio exceeded our expectations. Louie was easy to work with, highly knowledgeable, and delivered a residential design that perfectly balanced functionality and aesthetics.
The entire process from concept design to council approval was smooth and well managed. Highly recommended for anyone looking for quality residential design and drafting services.
Homeowner
We engaged Design Solutions Studio for the design and CDC approval of our home addition, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Louie was professional, attentive, and genuinely listened to what we wanted.
We highly recommend Design Solutions Studio to anyone looking for reliable, knowledgeable, and client-focused residential design services.
Homeowner
Design Solutions Studio was commissioned to prepare our pre-DA documentation for submission to Inner West Council NSW, and the service was exceptional. Louie demonstrated a strong understanding of council planning requirements and guided us through the process with clarity and professionalism.
Homeowner
We were so impressed with the way Design Solutions Studio listened to our needs and translated our vision into a design we absolutely love. They are fantastic at explaining the process and making us feel involved every step of the way. They have a fantastic eye for detail and a real talent for spatial design. Our new home is not only beautiful but also incredibly functional
Homeowner
I have been a repeat client since 2014. From the initial consultation to the final plans, Design Solutions Studio were professionals, responsive, and incredibly helpful. They took the time to understand our lifestyle and how we wanted to use the space, resulting in a design that perfectly suits our needs.
Homeowner
Enthusiastic, dependable, energtic team, with a passion for design and eye for detail. Love their Buddha Bar concept!
Homeowner
It has been a pleasure working with Surabhi and Ashish. Their commitment to project, sense of aesthetics and passion for their work is exemplary.
Homeowner
A highly proficient and professional team of Architects ….best in the class
Homeowner
An amalgamation of professionalism, quality, thoughtfulness and research and development. I’ll call it DSRD design solution research and development!
Homeowner
Perfect melange of creativity and design skills. A design hub for unique perspectives
Homeowner
We had a challenging block of land, but Design Solutions Studio came up with a brilliant design that maximized the space and views. We’re so happy with the result and would highly recommend them.
Homeowner
You’ve got questions, and we believe in giving you straight answers. Here’s what people often ask about our process.
A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is a fast-tracked approval for projects that meet pre-determined NSW Government standards (called SEPP). It’s a specific technique used to get you building sooner. The entire journey relies on accurate data capture from reliable source systems.
It’s a code-based alternative to a Development Application (DA) with your local council, which is why the cdc approval process works so much faster. We log every step of this journey for complete transparency and data management. It’s a superior data integration method.
It depends on your property’s zoning and other site data. As our first step, we’ll check your council zoning maps and your Section 10.7 certificate. We capture this information to confirm eligibility for the Complying Development Certificate.
This gives you a definite answer on your eligibility before you spend any time or money on design, avoiding any negative changes to your plan down the line. Our analytics will detect any issues early from the source database.
The main difference is how they’re assessed. A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) is checked against objective, black-and-white codes by a Private Certifier, making it faster (4-6 weeks). This technique used relies on a clear data set rather than opinion, ensuring a smooth data pipeline.
A DA is assessed by the local council against subjective local policies. This often takes several months and can be delayed by public notifications. It’s a much longer and more uncertain journey with more changes.
Our entire service from finalising your design and capturing all data, to you receiving the stamped approval typically takes between 4 and 6 weeks. This fast-tracked application process is a huge advantage for your timeline. Our platform ensures efficient replication of documents.
A CDC is approved by an accredited professional called a Private Certifier, not the local council. They review the data and plans against the state-wide code, logging all updates.
We’ll manage all communication and submissions with our network of trusted certifiers for you. Every interaction is added to our project log for complete data capture. It’s a transparent process.
If our check finds your project doesn’t meet the strict criteria, we can manage the traditional DA journey with your local council instead. We have extensive experience with this method as well, and we’ll capture all the necessary data.
We’ll advise you on the best and most efficient path forward for your project based on the initial data capture. We’ll log all the required information.
Pricing is based on a custom quote, as every project’s data and complexity is different. Submit your details, and you’ll get a firm price from us within 12 hours. We capture all your requirements for an accurate quote.
To begin, we typically need the property address and a copy of the Section 10.7 Planning Certificate. A property survey is also useful data if you have one. This helps us capture a complete picture for the cdc process.
No. We manage our own network of trusted consultants. We’ll handle all coordination to ensure their reports and data are completed correctly and on time for the Complying Development Certificate.
It means during the concept design phase, we’ll work with you to refine the layout as many times as you need until you’re 100% happy. We’ll log all the changes you request. This ensures the data is perfect before submission.
We never charge “Variation Fees” for these changes before the design is finalised for submission. We want you to love the final design. We capture all your feedback.
We provide a 100% Compliance Guarantee. This means we guarantee our plans will be drafted to the exact planning codes and data required for approval for the Complying Development Certificate.
The Complying Development Certificate system is black-and-white; if the plans comply, they’re approved. We ensure they comply. We capture all the necessary compliance data.
We’ll handle it. It’s a normal part of the approval journey. We manage all technical questions directly with the certifier to provide quick answers and keep the project moving. Any updates are noted in our log for data accuracy.
We are a Building Design and Approval Management firm. Our role ends when we hand over the stamped, approved plans. Our expertise is in the data and design capture phase of the project.
However, we can refer you to a network of trusted builders that we’ve worked with in the past. It’s a solid cloud platform to start from. We provide all necessary production data.
Not at all. We manage all the digital lodgement on the NSW Planning Portal and handle all technical communication. We capture all the required data and make the journey simple for you. Our platform is user-friendly.
Absolutely. We provide builder-ready plans that any qualified professional can work from. We simply handle the entire pre-construction design and approval phase, including all data and compliance checks. This is a key part of our CDC process.
After 4-6 weeks, you’ll receive the stamped Complying Development Certificate. This is the legal green light you need to begin building. It’s the final piece of data in the pre-construction puzzle.
A Private Certifier’s job is simply to check if a design complies with objective, state-wide codes based on the data provided. Councils assess DAs against subjective local policies, which is a much longer and more uncertain journey.
Changes made after a CDC is approved require a formal modification to be lodged with the certifier. We can manage this for you, though it will have extra fees. All data changes must be logged and captured.
This is why we offer unlimited revisions during the concept stage, to ensure the design is perfect before we capture it for final submission. This avoids downstream issues.
We’re based in Parramatta but our service area covers all of Greater Sydney, with a focus on the Inner West, Western Sydney, South Sydney, and the St George area. Our cloud-based platform allows seamless data sharing anywhere.
The NSW planning system is complex. Small mistakes in paperwork or data can lead to months of delays or outright rejection. The technique used for submission is critical for success.
Our service provides certainty and speed by ensuring the application is prepared by an expert and done right the first time. We capture and verify all data to prevent these issues and log every step.
Our job is to deliver a buildable, beautiful design that’s guaranteed to be approved. Let’s get your project moving today. This CDC process is our specialty.
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Ready for the exciting part? Let’s get your managed cdc process started today. We’ll handle the approvals and capture all the necessary data. You focus on the build. This is the best cdc process.
