DA & CDC Approvals

Development approvals handled properly — from start to finish.

Simplifying the approvals process for your development.

Before any development can start, the right approvals need to be in place. At Falconbridge, we handle the full Development Application (DA) and Complying Development Certificate (CDC) process, helping you move your project forward with confidence, clarity, and less stress.

Whether you're building a duplex, townhouse, childcare centre, or boutique residential project, we take responsibility for managing the entire approval process on your behalf.

What we handle

✅ Site Review & Approval Strategy

  • Initial assessment of your site, zoning, restrictions and objectives.

  • Advice on the best approval pathway — DA or CDC — based on your project and timing.

✅ Application Preparation & Management

  • Full coordination of consultants, reports, and documentation.

  • Management of town planners, architects, surveyors, and certifiers.

  • Preparation of submission packages for council or private certifiers.

✅ Authority Liaison & Compliance

  • Direct liaison with councils, private certifiers, and state agencies.

  • Monitoring submission progress, addressing feedback, and managing compliance issues if they arise.

✅ Post-Approval Management

  • Management of any deferred conditions or post-consent requirements.

  • Smooth handover to construction phase once approvals are secured.

DA vs CDC — Which pathway applies?

Development Application (DA):

Formal council assessment. Used for larger, more complex, or non-standard projects. Often required where controls are flexible or discretionary.

Complying Development Certificate (CDC):

Private certifier assessment. Faster approval pathway for projects that fully comply with NSW planning controls. Suitable for many residential builds, duplexes, and smaller-scale developments.

We’ll assess your site upfront and recommend the best pathway.

The types of projects we manage approvals for:

  • Duplexes & dual occupancies

  • Townhouses & multi-dwelling developments

  • Childcare centres

  • Boutique commercial buildings

  • Knockdown rebuilds

Why use Falconbridge to manage your approvals?

  • Experience across dozens of DA & CDC approvals in Sydney

  • Close relationships with councils, certifiers & consultants

  • Prevent delays with properly managed submissions

  • Full management from planning to construction handover

  • One point of contact from start to finish

Unsure what approvals you need?

Let’s assess your site and provide clear, professional advice.

Email: info@falconbridge.au
Phone: 0403 280 310