DA DEVELOPMENT LANDSCAPE PLANS SYDNEY

When renovating or developing, local Sydney councils require the submission of landscape plans with the DA or CDC. Many councils have different lodging processes and timelines for approval. To pass the approval stage quickly, plans should be drawn up with a professional landscape design company like Vogue & Vine. Their landscape plan team are there to meet the constantly changing regulations.

Why do Sydney local Councils need DA landscape Plans?

The local environment is an important consideration for Sydney planning laws. Many back gardens have been reduced in size to make way for larger buildings or multi dwelling developments.

The Landscaping regulations help play an important role in ensuring open green spaces. This also also delivers the community benefits demanded by local residents and improves infrastructure required for cohesive and sustainable living.

Vogue & Vine DA Landscape plans for councils deliver many benefits and take into account numerous lifestyle and environmental issues, including:

Energy efficiency to futureproof property
Stormwater runoff to avoid localised flooding
Air quality for the locality and suburbs
Localised habitat for plants & animals
Privacy rules from neighbours

What is included in council residential landscape plans?

Local Councils make sure that development landscape plans meet the Sydney building codes and regulations.

These are some of the main points to consider to make sure plans comply with regulations:

Location of services such as drainage
Structural integrity, safety
Construction techniques for new retaining walls or other hardscaping
Hard area and soft area ratios
Statement of environmental effects
Existing trees to be retained, replace or remove
Existing and new garden levels
Erosion control planning
Proposals for any additional planting
Site analysis and measurement
Planting layout schedules & including botanical names of plants and suggested pot sizes
Surface treatments such as driveways and footpaths

Planting plan & schedule for Sydney council plans

How do DA landscape plans differ to other garden design plans?

Landscape development plans are lodged with council plans and are based around satisfying regulatory frameworks established by council and other local & state regulatory bodies.

The Vogue & Vine DA and CDC plans make sure the positioning of the key garden elements are well considered & match the property architecture. Other design elements are also included to meet the local council guidelines for a fast approval.

The full garden design process is more tailor made and includes a stronger focus on outdoor lifestyle.

The Vogue & Vine team begin their full garden design with an onsite consultation and a brief. This time spent with the client makes sure that the final design suits the property and meets client needs. This personal approach takes more time and does not need the same regulatory framework as council landscape development plans.

Best DA Landscape Plans – Available packages

Council planting plan online

Suitable for small Sydney developments such as granny flats or backyard offices. These plans suit projects with a level block and no retaining wall. When your budget is tight – this plan is perfect.

Contact Vogue & Vine to discuss – info@vogueandvine.com.au

Council Plan + Concept Style

Suitable for semis/townhouses & dual occupancy, knock down rebuild or renovations and house renovations with either a level or sloping block. Medium size garden budget required.

Client provides architectural drawings & survey and pool plans where applicable.

Contact Vogue & Vine to discuss