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Insights on Council timeframes for FY2026. How long the approvals take and costs of approval continue to trend down, and with more data available to Fernleigh and our staff we are able to provide more clarity to customers on the grey area of council approvals.

From the cost of living crisis to fuel supply uncertainty to changes to the approval process across New South Wales – the market is volatile but that is exactly why you should be looking to get your project completed NOW rather than later. With uncertainty in the market, the cost of your project may increase rather than decrease if you delay with getting your approval and build underway now.

When preparing a plan set for approval, there are several items that need to be detailed on a plan to enable the fastest possible approval and clearly show all trades the information they require to complete the project. In many council DA checklists, and Certifier checklists for CDC/CC packages request similar information in their plansets

We often hear clients say: “the shed company is having a sale that ends soon, so how long does an approval take?” & “When can I order?”. There are some financial benefits In the sales being promoted and some of the shed companies now are getting really aggressive with their discounts that present genuine savings. However, there are also some risks involved to acquire that benefit.

A client in Bargo, NSW shared with us his account on the 2019 ‘Black Summer’ Bushfire and some useful information on how to protect your property from Bushfires. There are plenty of products available to help protect you and your assets from fire ( Ember Seals, Steel mesh, Head seals, Roller door brush seals), Read more to find out

As the year draws to a close, it is a great time to start planning your development on site. Whether it is storage space, a new addition to the back yard, or for farm use, this is the best time to start planning your new project! Like our previous articles explored, there are many different aspects to consider when getting a project underway. Here is a helpful timeline to help you start planning.