Below is a typical break down of the process undertaken by Signature Design & Drafting to obtain approval for your proposed development. Process may vary depending on your development.
MEETING & DESIGN BRIEF : A site visit is arranged where we discuss your proposed development & put together a detailed design brief. We also use this site visit to consider any current site constraints, neighbouring properties, privacy concerns, slope of the property & several other factors that are taken into consideration when preparing plans & documentation for your proposed development. If the proposed development is an alterations & additions, we also use this time to carry out a measure up of the existing residence.
CONCEPT DESIGN : A preliminary set of plans are now prepared & sent through for your viewing where you will get to review & advise of any amendments you would like.
WORKING DRAWINGS : Once you are happy with the prelim plans, we do an in-house assessment & determine what avenue is best to obtain approval for your development: DA (Council) or CDC (Private Certifier). We then issue a full set of working drawings.
DOCUMENTATION : Working drawings are then sent off to all necessary external consultants to prepare documentation required to obtain approval such as Stormwater & Structural Engineer, Sydney Water, Bushfire Consultant, Basix Assessor etc.
LODGEMENT & APPROVAL : We then lodge your plans & documentation to your local council or private certifier & liaise with them until your approval is obtained. We will then assist you in handing over the plans & documentation to your selected builder to ensure the transition is a smooth process & no mistakes or miscommunications occur. If you are an owner builder & this is your first time going through this process, we will be more than happy to assist & guide you through it all.