Stage 4 begins with processing the BASIX Certificate, which is a sustainability assessment of the dwelling. We prepare a draft and then finalise the certificate for council submission. Alongside this, we prepare a basic Statement of Environmental Effects (SOEE), confirming that the design complies with relevant planning guidelines.

 

We also manage the application process with the relevant water authority (such as Hunter Water or Mid Coast Water) to ensure the design is compatible with existing utilities. This process, known as a Water Board Building Plan Assessment, results in stamped plans that form part of your DA or CDC application.

 

If your property is within a Mine Subsidence District, we handle the required application and plan stamping for you. We also prepare and submit the full application, including all required checklists, to council or a private certifier.

 

For sites located on Bushfire Prone Land, a Bushfire Assessment will be required. Depending on your site’s conditions, other consultants may also be necessary, such as for Acid Sulfate Plans, Landscape Designs, or Stormwater Design. These are determined by council requirements, and your designer will advise you of these requirements.