STRATHFIELD COUNCIL • INNER WEST • NSW
Planning a development in Strathfield? We provide practical town planning advice, heritage expertise and professionally prepared Development Application documentation for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects across the Strathfield Council area.
STRATHFIELD TOWN PLANNING
Strathfield has a distinctive development environment combining established residential neighbourhoods, substantial homes and landscaped properties, apartment development, commercial centres and areas of significant heritage character.
Development across the area can range from alterations and additions, new dwellings, dual occupancies and subdivision through to residential flat buildings, commercial premises and mixed-use development. Depending on the location and proposal, development can involve detailed consideration of building height and floor space ratio, setbacks, landscaped area, heritage, neighbourhood character, privacy, overshadowing, traffic and parking.
We provide practical planning and heritage advice and professionally prepared Development Application documentation tailored to the site and proposal, helping identify key planning issues early and navigate Strathfield Council’s planning requirements with confidence.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Every development is different. We prepare practical planning advice and high-quality documentation tailored to Strathfield Council requirements, helping identify planning issues early and achieve better development outcomes.
Complete DA preparation and planning support from initial advice through to Council lodgement.
Clear, comprehensive planning reports addressing the relevant controls and potential impacts of your development.
Strategic justification for variations to development standards, supported by detailed planning assessment.
Specialist heritage assessment and advice for heritage items and properties within Heritage Conservation Areas.
Practical planning assistance to address Council concerns and respond to Requests for Further Information.
DEVELOPING IN STRATHFIELD
Development within Strathfield is influenced by a combination of local planning controls, established residential character, heritage considerations and development pressure associated with its highly accessible Inner West location.
Depending on the location and nature of the proposal, development may require consideration of zoning, building height and floor space ratio, setbacks, landscaped area, minimum lot size, heritage, privacy, overshadowing, traffic and parking. Larger residential flat building, commercial and mixed-use proposals can involve additional considerations relating to building form, design quality, access and the amenity of surrounding properties.
Strathfield’s established residential areas also contain substantial homes, mature landscaping and distinctive streetscapes, meaning the relationship between new development and neighbouring properties can be particularly important when considering building bulk, setbacks, privacy and neighbourhood character.
Understanding these considerations early can help identify potential planning issues, inform the design process and establish a clearer pathway for a Development Application.
Some of the issues we regularly consider include:
LOCAL EXPERIENCE. BEST RESULTS
Strathfield has a diverse planning environment, ranging from substantial homes and established residential neighbourhoods through to apartment development, commercial centres, heritage areas and development around major transport corridors.
The value and scale of property within the area means even relatively straightforward residential projects can involve detailed planning considerations relating to floor space, setbacks, landscaping, privacy, heritage and neighbourhood character.
With more than 20 years of town planning experience across Sydney and NSW, we provide practical planning advice for projects ranging from alterations and additions, new dwellings and dual occupancies through to apartment buildings, commercial development and more complex proposals.
Experience across alterations and additions, new dwellings, dual occupancies, subdivision, apartment development and commercial and mixed-use projects across Sydney.
HERITAGE PLANNING
Strathfield contains a significant collection of heritage-listed properties and Heritage Conservation Areas reflecting the area’s architectural, residential and civic history. Its established neighbourhoods include substantial Federation, Inter-War and other period homes together with mature streetscapes that contribute strongly to the character of the area.
Heritage considerations can influence alterations and additions, new development and redevelopment where works affect a heritage-listed property, are located within a Heritage Conservation Area or may affect the setting of a nearby heritage item. Building form, setbacks, materials, landscaping, streetscape presentation and the retention of significant fabric can all become important considerations during Council’s assessment.
We prepare Heritage Impact Statements and Heritage Letters and provide practical heritage planning advice that seeks to balance recognised heritage values with appropriate contemporary development.
SERVICING THE STRATHFIELD LGA
We assist homeowners, architects, designers and developers throughout the Strathfield Council area, including:
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