Professionally drawn landscape plans are increasingly becoming the standard when applying for planning permits. The robust Planning Rules in NSW require clear communication of landscape design for planning permission. Clients who primarily need landscape design as a prerequisite to obtaining planning permission have different service needs, which we respect and cater to. This page will explain how this service differs from our bespoke landscape design services.
The video below will take you through what goes into preparing landscape plans for planning permissions.
Foremost, we understand your need for fast turnaround and the need to keep the cost of planning low. To streamline the process, we’ve only retained the essential steps, while making sure you receive a quality design solution. As you would already have your survey and architectural drawings, we work from these. This approach eliminates the need to visit in person to conduct a site survey.
To keep the cost down, we won’t prepare various design options in this case. Instead, we will develop one landscaping solution matching your initial brief. We keep the council approval clearly in mind. If required, we also liaise on your behalf with your other consultants, e.g. with your architect or engineer.
If you decide that you would like to take your landscaping plans a step further, we encourage you to read about our full garden design services. See how you could increase the value of your property even more.
How to find what landscaping regulation apply to you?
Not all developments require you to submit a landscape plan. Below pages explains the main types of residential developments and the differences among them, considering any necessary landscaping regulations. The most common types of development pathways when it comes to residential development are:
Exempt Development
Find out which minor tasks can be done without needing any approval and under what conditions.
Complying Development
Further details on the certification process, including the requirements and limitations of this approval pathway.
DA-Required Development
For projects with a greater environmental impact, learn about the necessary steps to secure council approval.
Gardenism can help you find the best pathway option for your circumstances. We can also provide guidance on navigating landscaping regulations.
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