Valued Client
Testimonials & Reviews
We’ve helped more than 19,786 people & we continue to add hundreds of thousands of dollars in value to people’s lives
So, what do our clients have to say about Council Approval Group?
Many state it’s our professional, honest approach which sets us apart from the rest. Others recognise it is our extensive experience and deep understanding of the planning law which enabled their project approval.
What people say about working with us...
Click below to read just some of our valued client reviews…
The team at Council Approval Group guided us through the processes and gave us confidence with the detailed DA for an Attached Dual Occupancy. The team were highly professional, respectful and honest in their opinions and options on the table. Would highly recommend their services. – Anthony Lisica
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Honest advice, professional service and guidance, trustworthy. They took great care when we needed help and didn’t know the way forward. We will not hesitate to use their services for future projects, and would highly recommend the Council Approval Group to anyone needing help. Thank you. – Ramona F
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We needed a town planner as a matter of urgency in order to equip us to confidently bid on a property at auction. I engaged them and received a thorough assessment within 2 days! I was very grateful for their honest approach. – Gina Guiguis
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fantastic company, very friendly and lovely people. They looked after everything from A to Z and they got the job done and the final result was achieved smoothly. Highly recommend this company, excellent results. – Zeina A
Hesitant at first, we now are nearing a DA completion and are overwhelming surprised at how unexpectedly valuable contracting Council Approval Group has been towards getting our DA completed. Our representative was able to anticipate council requests, have reply drafts ready, was always fantastic to deal with regardless of how many questions we threw at her and was always contactable. We recommend engaging CAG and will be using them again in the future when embark on our next development. – Corie Ross
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The team at Council Approval Group have been amazing. The level of service has been outstanding especially during the difficult times that (COVID19) lockdowns have created. Would recommend to any to take the step to engage their help as they make the process a breeze. – Geoff Quibell
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
They had the skills, knowledge and experience to get a better outcome on our Subdivision than I had hoped for. I would recommend them for any development application whether the project is straightforward or more complicated. – Russell Rodrigo
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Council Approval Group was referred to me by someone who gave a glowing reference. And I’m over the moon about the result. They gave me confidence throughout the whole process. They were honest from day one and that gave me a lot of certainty about my subdivision. I couldn’t be happier. – Chris O’Neill
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Council Approval group have taken all the hard work out of subdividing our block of land. They know exactly what needs to be done and how to do it. It has been a long and arduous task and I’m glad we engaged the Council Approval group to get it done. Highly recommended. – Mike Suann
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
They handle all the paperwork, liaise with Council and deal with any issues directly, taking away all the stress. Everyone is professional & eager to help with all queries. – Paula De Romanis
We can’t thank Max and Lauren enough for making us feel confident in guiding us through the process of applying for a DA for our Granny Flat. – Tony Messina
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I can’t recommend Council Approval Group highly enough, right from my first contact with Anthony through to the PPA meeting with Ken & Betsy. I had already applied for a DA for a granny flat which was rejected by council. Both Ken & Betsy fully reviewed my application and gave me all the necessary information I needed to lodge an updated DA. – Wayne Cornish
I did quite a bit of research before engaging with Council Approval. I am glad that I went with them as the team was responsive and process was very smooth. I received my feasibility report within expected timelines and was impressed with the detailed research provided therein. I am quite pleased with the outcome and look forward to engaging with the team for next steps of my project. Thank you and keep up the good work. – Ashim Prabhakar
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Being from a non-English speaking background it was particularly important for me to find someone who took the time for me to understand the vision I had for the project. Through every part of the process they are honest, keen and gave good technical knowledge. – Feng Liang
I have found Council Approval group to be very professional, understanding, knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend them to anybody who needs help with the complex issues of DA approvals and all thing connected to them. – Brad Bishop
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A very professional, experienced, and knowledgeable group of people to deal with. They offered ideas outside the scope of what I initially inquired about which was useful information. I would highly recommend the services of the Council Approval Group, money well spent. – Maria Rundell
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Council Approval Group, and Tania van Dyk in particular were fantastic in helping us to get our renovation respectively approved by our local Council. We had renovated our property 20 years ago but had not sought the appropriate approval from our local Council. We approached the Council Approval Group, who immediately understood what needed to be done. They prepared all the necessary paperwork including the submission of the formal application to our local Council. Whilst these things do take time, they kept us informed all the way and ultimately the DA and Building Certificate were formally approved by our local Council. The whole process was done very professionally and we are ecstatic at the result. We highly recommend this company. – Karen Potts
EXTENSION
We were referred to Council Approval from a friend and we were very happy with the result. They prepared a pre-planning assessment report for us before we submitted our DA to council and I have no doubt that report helped us get a speedy approval from council for our build. 100% worth the investment! Colin is a true professional, very passionate about what he does and is incredibly knowledgeable. – Trudy Gilbert
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
EXTENSION
The team were very professional well informed on all regulations, they were quick to get back to me when I asked questions, they always kept to the time line they set out and were always available to discuss my project from start to finish, I was very happy with the service they provided. Would recommend them to any one. – Ken Garden
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
CARPORT
At all times from the moment we connected, I was made to feel that they would do their absolute best for me. They didn’t let me down. Emma, Tom and Betsy constantly kept me updated, displayed understanding, empathy, professionalism and above all listened to what I had to say. I thank the team and highly recommend you. – Julie Pak
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
DECK & PERGOLA
We reached out to Council Approval Group to get help on an application for work we want done in our backyard. Essentially we wanted a ‘one stop shop’ to take care of the council approval process from start to finish. The end-to-end process dealing with Council Approval Group was fantastic. I found Lauren and the team at Council Approval Group to be extremely personable, thorough and professional throughout this process and demonstrated commitment to achieving the best possible outcome on our application. Highly recommend Council Approval Group and definitely worth paying that little bit more for! – Kasey Graham
GYM
The Council Approval Group have worked with me every step of the way on my DA application to open my new business. They took a task that I viewed as near impossible and put together a fantastic application on my behalf, keeping me up to date with all the details and always making sure I was happy before going ahead with anything. Very knowledgeable people at what they do! – Jake Connolly
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
GYM
The DA process seemed very confusing and stressful before I started working with the team… they’ve taught me valuable skills to feel confident and in control of this and any future council processes. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to get help from this amazing team! – James Ferguson
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
CAFE
Thanks to Council Approval Group we now have council approval for our café… If it wasn’t for them we probably wouldn’t be trading right now or wouldn’t have the approval we needed. I would recommend Council Approval Group to any business owner needing council approval to operate their business. They know the rules of the game and keep you informed along the way as your application progresses. – Old Church Cafe
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
DOG GROOMING SALON
Can’t thank Jane and the team enough. They did an amazing job with my development application and got it done as quick as they could. Highly recommend. – Kirsten Gomes
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
HAIRDRESSING SALON
I cannot thank Anthony Peters enough, he was the most helpful, encouraging, and supportive town planner I have dealt with. It was a very long journey, and many times I could have given up if it wasn’t for Anthony. He made the whole process a lot more bearable, giving me that constant hope there was a light at the end of the tunnel. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who needs a council approval! – Mario Moniaci
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
WATER TREATMENT PLANT
The team at Council Approval Group are currently helping us with a DA approval for our newly leased building. Betsy has been extremely helpful and fantastic at keeping us updated every step of the way. – Julie Kljaic
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
CAR WASH
I found the Council Approval Group to be very knowledgeable and professional when it came to explaining the council approval process for us to build our car wash. This was such a daunting task as we have never done this before, they explained the process in layman’s terms for us to understand. Thank you. – Wayne Sheridan
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
MECHANIC
Fantastic communication through out the whole council approval process for our facility. They are reliable and the team definitely know what they are doing! Thanks so much! – David Pacor
We are using Council Approval group to help us navigate our small Snowy Mountains Eco Accommodation Development. The process in regards to getting all the reports organised has been a very long and tiring process due to the waits on the busy construction industry. However, Council Approval Group have been very patient with us and extremely helpful. I did not know where to start when preparing a DA for a new development – so it is nice to put it in the hands of people who know the industry and know what the regional councils are looking for in their local areas. Definitely worth the investment. – Claire Charters
A very massive thank you to Max and your team at Council Approval Group for a great job on our Council Approval for our Cook Island Christian Church. God Bless. – Danny Taia
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much for finally approving our church plans, it has been a very long journey but I am very glad to say that we can now build our church. Thank you and God bless. – Rangi Marsters
___
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We received our DA approval for our church within 3 months, just like they communicated from the start of the process. It is a great pleasure to work with the team. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is applying for a DA. – Herry Wiputra