COMPLY: We prepare appropriate applications for Planning Authority approvals

AUTHORITY APPROVAL

• Based on the approved Concept Design, GWA prepares documents to lodge an application for planning approval.  This may include:

• ‘As existing’ drawings of the site and existing building(s), including Plans, Sections & Elevations;
• CAD drawings of the proposed scheme; including detailed Plans, Sections and Elevations, suitable for submission to Council or other Authorities;
• Site Analysis drawing;
• Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE);
• BASIX Certificate;
• Waste Management Plan;
• Shadow diagrams.

• GWA assists with the preparation of Consultant briefs and obtains fee proposals;
• GWA co-ordinates work carried out by consultants and integrates this work into the architectural documents;
• GWA may meet with neighbours;
• Meetings with the Client as required;
• The Client reviews and approves all documents before submitting the Application;
• Approximately 2-4 months for Council to assess DA. (Timing can vary)

CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE (CC)

Whilst more detailed than a DA, the level of detail in the documents produced for this stage is generally not enough for a builder to provide a tender. Often it can be possible to run this stage concurrently with the detailed documentation stage.

• GWA develops documents to incorporate Conditions of Consent and meet CC requirements;
• GWA coordinates and integrates secondary consultant’s designs;
• GWA prepares a Certifier’s brief and obtains fee proposals;
• GWA consults with the Certifier to manage the Construction Certificate process;
• The Client approves the documents for CC and it is lodged in the Client’s name.