Planning/ Design Consult
Are you considering building or renovating but feeling overwhelmed by the process?
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Let us simplify it for you in plain English, led by our Registered Architect.
This consultation is designed to address all your concerns and questions, leaving you educated and more confident in your building objectives.
NSW and VIC sites only.
For all other states, please enquire within
the consult
scope
Preparatory Desktop Research
Review on all public available site data prior to the consultation (30 -45min prior consult):
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property layout and photos
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Contract of sales
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Planning Reports
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Identify planning constrains & opportunities
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provide concept options for discussion based on your brief ​​
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Review your consultation form
guidance
You’ll also gain clarity on the different authority approval pathways and construction contract options. Because every project is unique, we’ll first listen to your goals, then recommend the most suitable approval process and contract type for your vision.
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Build with confidence — not confusion.
breakdown
We’ll collaborate using a shared live drawing board (active for both parties) to ensure ideas, intent, and feedback are clearly communicated as they emerge.
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We’ll walk you through the design thinking behind the concepts, helping you visualise spatial relationships and possibilities.
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Optional Upgrade to receive refined PDF sketches post the consult.
constraints
We’ll advise on the relevant laws, codes, and site-specific regulations to ensure your project is both compliant and feasible.
We conduct a preparatory desktop research to identify potential planning constraints. We’ll then discuss their possible impact and how to navigate them during our consultation.
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Clarity upfront = fewer surprises later.
understand
To ensure a productive session, please complete and submit our Single Consult Form within 24 hours of booking confirmation. This allows us time to review your materials and prepare for a focused and tailored discussion.
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As part of the consultation, we’ll also provide a clear overview of the architectural process, so you leave with both practical insights and a stronger understanding of what lies ahead.​
Time & Place
Conducted virtually via Teams for up to 60 minutes. Additional time will be charged at $350/hr + GST, billed in 15-minute intervals.
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Project Site Visit:
Available within 15km of Surrey Hills VIC.
Sydney: Currently Unavailable: TBA
optional EXTRAS
site visit
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Additional 30 mins to the consultation to conduct a visual inspection of the subject property and its neighbouring sites to understand context and potential site impacts
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Attend meeting on-site (in lieu of virtual meetings)
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Applicable to areas within a 15km of Surrey Hills, VIC.
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Additional fees for attending on weekends or after 5pm. Please enquire within.
sketches
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Receive 1 or 2 polished floor plans in PDF format as discussed during the consultation.
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concepts could either be for renovation and/or new building options.
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Sketches issued within 5-7 business days post consultation.
full package
Includes site visit and sketches add-ons in additional to the based service.
Refer to 'site visit' & 'sketches' descriptions in 'Optional Extras'
HOW IT WORKS
Purchase your consult
We review your brief and prepare for consultation
We conduct a virtual consultation tailored to your selected service
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+ 30 mins on site contextual review & consult
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Optional Upgrade
Generate CAD sketches as discuss for PDF issue within 3-7 working days
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Optional Upgrade
Book your planning consult
Construction cost greater than $1.5 m - please enquire within