Drafting and Approval Guides
Guides for NSW home projects
Plain-English guides from Macarthur Drafting Services on NSW approvals, building design and drafting, written for homeowners planning a project in Camden, Campbelltown, Macarthur and the Wollondilly.
Do I Need Council Approval for a Shed in NSW?
When a garden shed is exempt development in NSW, the size, height and setback limits that apply, and what plans council or a certifier needs if it is not.
Building Designer vs Architect: Who Do You Need in NSW?
Building designer vs architect in NSW: who can use the architect title, what a building designer and a draftsman do, and how to choose for your home.
CDC vs DA: Which Approval Does Your Home Project Need?
CDC vs DA explained for NSW home projects: how a complying development certificate differs from a development application, and which suits your block.