How to Start Your Dream Property Development Project?

Have you been dreaming of starting a project, but have no idea where to start? Developing a property can be overwhelming and sometimes the hardest part of a project is just getting started.

Considering too many choices can leave you feeling paralysed, so it is vital to understand your options so you can start moving forward.

So, Where Should You Start?

Planning legislation can be incredibly confusing! Because of this, it isn’t a simple process. You need someone who understands the rules and what may be problematic, so you can achieve the outcomes you want, without blowing your budget on plans that won’t get Council Approval.

Regardless of what your project is, turning your dreams into reality begins with the right strategy and guidance.

We suggest that you enlist a Town Planner to uncover your property’s potential options, especially if you aren’t sure what you want to do. A Town Planner will help you uncover available options and a good Town Planner will help you maximise your investment potential and may even suggest options you had not considered.

It is vital to understand the possibilities within the realms of what is achievable with your specific property.

Click on the “Play” button below to hear from our Founder, Colin Fragar, shares some advice on how you can get started on your dream project.



Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video…

Advice on How to Get Started

What we’ve done at the Council Approval Group is to be able to create a free consultation process so that we can learn more about the property that you want to create. Maybe it’s something like this, like a Dual Occupancy that’s just being built.

Maybe it’s a granny flat, maybe it’s a subdivision, maybe it’s a commercial project that you have in mind for your business.
Although time is money, the cost of doing nothing is actually more..
Whatever the dream is that you have, I would just leave you with one thought. Although time is money, the cost of doing nothing is actually more.

And so, with property and a project that you have in mind, the quicker you can move towards your dreams, the quicker you can get your Council Approval in place, the more likely you are to be standing one day in a project like this and unlocking hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property potential.

Or maybe it’s extra cash flow, or maybe it’s just that approval that you need to be able to take advantage of the dream that you have. So, whatever it is, look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for watching.

Steps to Get Started

  1. Define Your Vision/Plan: You will need to consider time, budget and potential investment returns. A Town Planner will be able to help you understand the feasibility based on council rules and zoning regulations.
  2. Get the Right Team: A great development relies on a team of experts to ensure a smooth process from the start. Smart planning also leads to higher returns in the future.
  3. Submit a Thorough Application: By not submitting a thorough application, you risk wasting time, money and possibly a refusal from Council.

Let’s Help You Get Started!

At Council Approval Group, we specialise in maximising your investment potential and help you by removing some of the stress from your development by getting the right approvals in place.  We will help you navigate these complexities and share with you what other options may be possible.

Click below to claim your free consultation and we will help you by providing a clear picture going forward.



Whatever your project is, we would love to help you get started on your dream project today.

Article Last Updated: 20 February 2025