Council approvals, handled for you
Getting approval to build in South Australia can feel like learning a new language. Planning Consent, Building Consent, Development Approval, the Planning and Design Code, PlanSA. It’s a lot to take in when all you want to do is build your home.
We know the system, and we manage it for you.
How approvals work in South Australia
Under South Australia’s planning system, the approval you need before building is called Development Approval. To get it, your project may need one or more consents, depending on what you’re doing:
Once all the consents your project needs are granted, Development Approval is issued and work can start.
- Planning Consent: checks whether your project fits the planning rules for your area
- Building Consent: checks that your building work meets the Building Rules and is safe
- Land Division Consent: needed when you’re creating, moving or removing property boundaries
Our approvals services
Planning Consent
We prepare and lodge your planning application and manage any questions from the assessing authority.
Building Consent
We prepare the technical documentation needed to show your home meets the Building Rules.
Development Approval
We bring your consents together to get your project to final approval.
Council and authority coordination
We deal with councils, SA Water, SA Power Networks and other authorities on your behalf.
Why let us manage your approvals
- We design with the planning rules in mind, so your application starts in a strong position
- Our drawings and engineering are prepared together, so they match
- We answer assessors’ questions quickly, because we drew the plans
- You don’t have to spend hours working out the PlanSA portal
Frequently asked questions
Who grants approvals in SA?+
Depending on the project, consents can be granted by your local council, an accredited professional or, in some cases, a state body such as the State Planning Commission.
How long do approvals take?+
It depends on the type of assessment and whether more information is requested. We’ll give you a realistic estimate for your project.
Can I start building once I have Planning Consent?+
No. You need Development Approval before work starts, which means all required consents must be granted first.
