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We are committed to keeping the process simple & transparent which motivates our team to turn your vision into the home for you to create memories for a lifetime.

Sydney Drafting Concepts & Design are a professional team who specialise in drafting services for all your needs. Our team of experienced draftspersons have been designing a range of homes, commercial & industrial spaces commencing in 2018.

Byron Clima is the director and founder who has over 30 years of experience & knowledge.

Stefanie is our administration person who most of our partners & clients communicate with.

Our passionate drafting team consists of Byron, Agatha, Andrew & Daniele.

Our interior designer and finishing selections consultant, Christine, brings innovative & unique ideas to life.

Our mission is your vision of a home to create memories of a lifetime.

Passion drives the foundation of our success and that is what we dtrive for in each and every project.

Our values are:

  • Communication – guiding you every step of the way.
  • Passion – we are committed seeing your vision become your reality.
  • Family – family is the foundation of every design.
  • Collaboration – bringing people together to make your vision, your reality.
  • Transparency – you’re included at the turn of every key.

Our process of designing and approval steps

Complying Development Certificate Procedure

Step 1: Meeting & Preliminary Plans

  • Meet with the client and discuss your vision
  • Organise a site meeting and measure up at the site if it is an addition to an existing residence
  • Arrange surveyor to attend the site
  • We will collect the 10.7 Certificate, 88B Instrument, DP Document, Title Search and Property Report from the relevant council
  • Complete Soil Classification if necessary
  • Once the survey plan is received, we will prepare the proposed design for your review
  • You will be able to offer feedback and up to 3 amendments if necessary

Once you are happy with the design, we will proceed to lodgement.

Complying Development Certificate Procedure

Step 2: Lodge Complying Development Certificate

  • We will send the collected documents and plans to the certifier so they can prepare a preliminary checklist
  • Certifier forms & colour selection will be sent out to the owner
  • During the notification period and after we receive the preliminary checklist, we will prepare the necessary plans and documents relevant to the checklist
  • Sydney Water Tap In Building Application will be completed and a Water Service Coordinator will be engaged if referred
  • The Long Service Levy as well as any council bonds, contributions, permits & fees will need to be paid by the owner

Once all plans and documents have been completed, the certifier will complete a final assessment.

Complying Development Certificate Procedure

Step 3: Complying Development Certificate Approval

  • Once the certifier agrees that all requirements have been met, we will upload the application to the NSW Planning Portal or certifier
  • The certifier will access the application and will stamp and provide the Complying Development Certificate which we will forward onto the owner

You can now engage with the builder and provide notice to your local council before construction.

Development Application & Construction Certificate Procedure

Step 1: Meeting & Preliminary Plans

  • Meet with the client and discuss your vision
  • Organise a site meeting and measure up at the site if it is an addition to an existing residence
  • Arrange surveyor to attend the site
  • We will collect the 10.7 Certificate, 88B Instrument, DP Document, Title Search and Property Report from the relevant council
  • Complete Soil Classification if necessary
  • Once the survey plan is received, we will prepare the proposed design for your review
  • You will be able to offer feedback and up to 3 amendments if necessary

Once you are happy with the design, we will proceed to lodgement.

Development Application & Construction Certificate Procedure

Step 2: Lodge Development Application

  • Council forms & colour selection will be sent to the owner
  • We will prepare the plan details, Waste Management Plan, Statement of Environmental Effects, Cost Report and Stormwater Plans
  • Other consultants may be required pending on location and proposal
  • Upload application to the NSW Planning Portal or state portal
  • Council Application fee will be issued to the owner for payment, then the application will be pending decision which can be from 1-8 months

Approval will be issued once assessment is finalised.

Development Application & Construction Certificate Procedure

Step 3: Lodge Construction Certificate

  • We will send the approval documents and plans to the certifier so they can prepare a preliminary checklist
  • Certifier forms will be sent out to the owner
  • During the notification period and after we receive the preliminary checklist, we will prepare the necessary plans and documents relevant to the checklist
  • Sydney Water Tap In Building Application will be completed and a Water Service Coordinator will be engaged if referred
  • The Long Service Levy as well as any council bonds, contributions, permits & fees will need to be paid by the owner

Once all plans and documents have been completed, the certifier will complete a final assessment.

Development Application & Construction Certificate Procedure

Step 4: Construction Certificate Approval

  • Once the certifier agrees that all requirements have been met, we will upload the application to the NSW Planning Portal or certifier
  • The certifier will access the application and will stamp and provide the Construction Certificate which we will forward onto the owner

You can now engage with the builder and provide notice to your local council before construction.

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