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Getting building approval can be a large unknown factor in any development project. development applications (DAs) can take months to get approved, and there is a lot of uncertainty in the process. It can significantly blow out a project timeline and increase project holding costs. On the other hand, complying development certificates (CDCs) are more predictable and can be approved in a matter of weeks instead of months. Completing a project with a CDC will save you time, reduce your holding costs, and relieve the stress and hassle of having to do a DA.
However, not every residential property is eligible for medium density projects with CDC; in fact only 45% of NSW residential properties can do a duplex with CDC. The Codes SEPP or Housing SEPP contain long lists of requirements the site must meet to be able to build with CDC. If you’re looking at a large number of properties, it will take you a lot of time to check all of these properties for eligibility. On the other hand, if you don’t check thoroughly enough for CDC eligibility, you run the risk of buying the wrong site or making the wrong feasibility assumptions.
When you're starting a duplex or multi-dwelling development project, you should be asking questions like:
Which properties in my target area can do CDC?
Does this property on the market have duplex potential with CDC?
What LEP rules apply to medium density CDCs in this area?
What are the CDC design rules for duplexes, manor houses, or terraces?
How Does PropCode Help Me?
The best way to be sure you are getting a correct answer instantly is to search your project on the PropCode platform. We save you time looking through the codes, there is no waiting for a response to an email, and no more expansive consultancy fees for the early stages of your project.
Our platform has been built with town planning experience to instantly provide complete answers for CDC potential earlier in your process. PropCode's CDC analysis platform covers every CDC residential code across NSW, including the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code, secondary dwellings and group home based on the Housing SEPP. PropCode also checks every LEP for things such as building type permissibility, minimum lot size and maximum building height to ensure that we are giving you the correct answer. We also check for constraints relevant to CDC, like heritage, bushfire-prone land, environmentally sensitive land, and more so that you don’t have to.
Why Trust PropCode?
PropCode’s regulatory analysis engine holds nearly 1,000 rules including the Codes SEPP, Housing SEPP, and every LEP in NSW. It's been built with professional urban planning expertise, and it's already trusted by architects and other professional advisors. You can be confident with our accuracy guarantee or your money back.
You can see a sample report showing the depth of analysis performed by the engine and the transparency in the output for your assurance. Check out PropCode’s pricing options for single reports or our subscription option with a free trial and no payment details required.
Whether you're looking for your next development site, checking your project's feasibility, or starting the detailed design work, PropCode can help you streamline your next duplex, terrace, or manor house development project. With PropCode, you can avoid the uncertainty and reduce your holding costs of a development site by completing a project with a CDC.