Everything You Need To Know About Planning a Renovation in Sydney

There’s a lot of perks to planning a renovation. It can freshen up your space without needing to commit to a move, or it can make it feel more like home. But, on the flip side, it can be expensive, time-consuming, and stressful. This can especially be the case when you’re not sure where to […]
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER APPROVAL?

Congratulations! You now have approval to build your dream home!
At this stage, if we have a Development Approval, we’ll start to prepare for construction by getting a Construction Certificate (CC).
WHY DO WE NEED CONSULTANTS AND WHICH ARE REQUIRED?

Depending on the approval pathway, there are a number of consultants required to provide reports, documentation and statements for the authority approval.
What are the Pros and Cons of a Development Application process?

A CDC is a fast tracked combination of two stages of Development Application and Construction
Certificate, by the removal of council’s involvement and any potential neighbour objections. CDC is subject to conditions under the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) 2008,
What are the Pros and Cons of a Complying Development Certificate process?

A Development Application is prepared and submitted to your local council which contains documentation for the council to understand what your home will look like, the material which will be used and any impact which you may have over the surrounding neighbours.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DA AND CDC?

Whether you’re looking to do an alteration and addition or a knockdown rebuild for your property, you’re required to get an approval through either,
WHAT IS A SURVEY AND WHY DO I NEED ONE?

A survey plan is required at the early stages of the project to provide key details of the site and is also required for your Development Application.
WHICH PARTS OF A PROJECT CAN YOU HELP ME WITH?

From the initial stages of the project to completion, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our services and involvement can be in the following stages,
AT WHAT POINT SHOULD I INVOLVE AN ARCHITECT IN MY PROJECT?

As early as possible! Architect’s creative direction and advice can be more effective the earlier they are involved in the process.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT WORKING WITH AN ARCHITECT?

Working with Studio Sabat offers you a collaborative and structured approach to realising your vision.