Building Information Certificate (BIC) in NSW
The Essential Guide to Regularising Unapproved Works
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What is a Complying Development Certificate (CDC)?
When you have a project that qualifies as complying development, it must be certified by Council or an approved certifier. The certification process much simpler than the development application process. In general, it also takes less time, especially when using a certifier rather than Council.The application for a Complying Development Certificate provides information to the certifier demonstrating compliance with the provisions for complying development.
Why do I need a Complying Development Certificate?
Complying Development Certificates are essential before engaging in a project that is considered complying development. It is an approval and proof that your development proposal complied with the necessary provisions should anyone question your development as it is under construction or after completion.
Why do I need your help?
We are a group of Certified Practicing Planners, many of us are ex-Council staff with inside knowledge of the development application and assessment process. Before proceeding with a Complying Development Certificate application, you would have engaged us for a preliminary planning assessment. During that assessment we determine what approvals you need or if you need any approval at all. Our staff prepares the application, making certain that the application is complete and that all provisions have been met. Similar to a Council Development Application, there is more to a Complying Development Certificate application than filling out a form. We make the application process easier for you.
How long does it take to prepare?
Complying Development Applications is generally a much easier and quicker process than a Council Development Application, but the time will still vary based on the application and certifier hired.
Why Choose Council Approval Group?
8 Benefits to Streamline Your Council Approval Process
1.Reduced Risk
Reduced Risk
Getting council approval alone is difficult (not to mention the increased risk of refusal for a DIY Approval). We provide you with the greatest chance of approval.
2.Extensive Experience
Extensive Experience
For 30 years with over 50,000 projects, we have experience across all development types. Expert Guidance for a stress-free process
3.Reduced Stress
Reduced Stress
Our knowledgeable planners guide you through every step, saving you time and stress.
4.One-Stop Shop
One-Stop Shop
From planning, to design, to post-consent services, our in-house design team provides it all, so you don’t waste money on plans that won’t get approved.
5.Maximised Potential
Maximised Potential
We specialise in maximising your project’s investment potential, which gives you superior development outcomes.
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Project Management
Our team manages all the regulatory paperwork, so you can sit back and relax without spending hours going back and forth with council.
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Council Liaison
We manage the relationship with your Council Development Assessment Officer, which means your project will have the best representation possible.
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Simplified Approvals
We live and breathe approvals, making it look easy. On average we receive an approval every 2.5 days.
Questions?
We understand & we have all the answers you need...
*We have a 98% success rate in achieving development approval where our client follows our proven 7 Step formula which we have developed over the past 30+ years and where the client is willing to go all the way to seek that approval on appeal if needed.
The key? Our Preliminary Planning Assessment, inclusive of your personal Project Strategy Session.
To get that success rate it has only come after helping over 50,000 people. We’ve worked hard to smooth out the kinks before they appear by carrying out this Preliminary Planning Assessment (PPA) on your property. It works a treat, especially for what it can do for you, the journey of the project and its future.
Want to learn more about a PPA and how to get one? Book a FREE CONSULT
We could make up a fantasied timeframe to wow you, but to be straight up the length of getting an approval is dependent on the project development type, the local council, who examines your application within council, location of the property within the local council and on the property itself, and the list goes on. The approval process will no doubt take longer than you expect because we are dealing with administrative red tape.
But what our team has done has studied the 50,000+ properties we have been involved in and analysed the 300+ flight years of team council approval experience to create a formidable system.
So to answer the question, how long does it take for us to get council approval? The fastest in our industry.
We have over 20 team members lead by our founder Max Fragar with his 50 consecutive years of town planning and council approval knowledge. The team is made up of skilled town planners, property consultants and designers that we have hand picked to work on your project. It turns out that we’ve had over 300 collective years of experience working and dealing with local government councils.
What does this mean for you? One word, streamline. We know how to talk the council lingo, can perceive even predict the ins and outs of those council hoops of fire, and understand the nitty gritty to work tirelessly to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and their projects.
Check out our current team
Our firm currently has the capacity to assist clients with projects located across New South Wales, Victoria and South East Queensland. We anticipate being able to offer our services to other states in the near future.
Get ready, this could be the best decision you’ll make in the lifetime of your property portfolio.
If you’re looking at a property or already own one and you’re serious about making the property work harder for you, the next step is to book a free 30 minute consultation to speak to one of our property consultants.
In this initial discussion you’ll help us to understand the seriousness of your intent about moving forward with your property plans and to see if we’re the right fit for each other.
To Get Approval, Call 1300 008 138 Now
Or click below to schedule a time to chat to our team
We Make Council Approval as Easy as...
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Claim Your FREE 30 Minute Consult with one of our Property Consultants
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Let’s Us Conduct a Preliminary Planning Assessment (PPA)
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We Prepare & Submit Your DA or CDC with a 98% Success Rate*
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