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The best tool for any good property developer is having the knowledge to make an informed decision BEFORE purchasing a property.
We assist our clients to make informed decisions on their investment properties before going to auction or before making an offer by providing a FAST TRACKED pre-purchase feasibility report to determine what can and can’t be done on a site.
One of the most common enquiries that our clients have is whether a site can be subdivided or if there is any development potential for increasing the yield on a site (building a duplex or multi dwelling housing development) on a site. This isn’t always evident when property developers are looking at sites as there can often be various clauses within the legislation that can allow for development smaller than the minimum lot size. This is where an expert town planner can help make the best decision on purchasing a property.
Unlike other firms, we start our feasibility reports at an affordable $400 to help our clients make the best decision when purchasing a property.
Our Pre-Purchase Planning Feasibility Assessments are an assessment of the site to determine development potential. Our clients often want to know the following:
Another common feasibility enquiry is from businesses or developers wanting to know where land is suitable for industrial development or for other large scale developments.
The feasibility assessment identifies whether the development is permissible under the Local Environmental Plan or any other relevant Environmental Planning Instrument, and whether there are any potential hazards or controls that may affect development.
It has come to our attention recently that some other planning firms provide Planning Feasibility Assessments (referred to as Preliminary Planning Assessments) as if they were a mandatory document before undertaking any development. The reports are targeted at unsure and uninformed “mum and dad” developers and take advantage of the client. These planning firms will often promote the report as the first step in obtaining approval, but the resultant report that is provided is usually a cut and paste document from FREE government Planning resources such as NSW Planning Portal and the NSW Legislation website. The document does not provide clear options for the site or any physical planning assessment by the writer of the report. These reports often cost the client close to $2000!
When you receive our Planning Feasibility Report for your property you will know exactly whether you development is permissible and what the liklihood of approval from Council would be. That being said, the planning system is very subjective but our opinion is based on industry knowledge and research into other similar developments within the area.
It should be noted that the fee for our feasibility assessments start at only $400 and provide a thorough assessment of the development potential for a site. Additionally we provide post feasibility services where we offer questions and advice in relation to the feasibility reports.
Before committing to a Preliminary Planning Assessment from a rival town planning firm please give us a call. We will let you know if one is required or if we can help you with a phone call or an email and save you money and time.
If you are wanting a Planning Feasibility Assessment then please contact us as well. We are always willing to help our clients achieve their development dreams!
Fill out the form below to get a quote for a pre-purchase feasibility report or if you need assistance with your purchase.
Town Planning Collective is a professional town planning and heritage consulting practice providing expert advice and approval support for development applications across Sydney and New South Wales. We specialise in navigating local planning controls, heritage requirements, and council approval processes for residential and small-scale developments.
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