Navigating New South Wales’ building approval process can be complex. Spark Build Enterprises offers end-to-end support to ensure your project secures all necessary permits—quickly, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and local council requirements.
Before you lodge your application, you need robust technical documentation. Our pre-construction package includes:
On-Site Soil Testing: Borehole drilling and sample collection to determine subsoil conditions.
Laboratory Analysis: Particle size, moisture content, and compaction characteristics.
Design Recommendations: Footing type, slab design, and compaction specifications based on AS 2870 standards.
Risk Assessment: Identification of groundwater issues, contamination, and site-specific hazards.
Concept Development: Hand-sketches and mood boards to define architectural style, materials, and spatial flow.
Detailed Drawings: Scaled floor plans, elevations, and section details annotated for compliance (setbacks, overshadowing, access).
3D Visualisations: Photorealistic renderings and virtual walkthroughs to preview your finished build.
Council-Ready Plans: All markups required for CDC (Complying Development Certificate) or DA (Development Application) lodgment.
Load Calculations: Wind, live, dead, and seismic load analysis per AS 1170 series.
Framing Layouts: Steel, timber, or concrete member specifications, connection details, and brace locations.
Foundation Design: Options for slab-on-ground, pier footings, or raft slabs according to geotechnical findings.
Certification: Engineer’s sign-off on all structural drawings, ready for certifier submission.
Site Grading & Drainage: Overland flow paths, pit and pipe locations, and soakage trench layouts.
Hydraulic Calculations: Pipe sizing and connection details following AUS-SPEC and Sydney Water guidelines.
Water Quality Controls: Rainwater harvesting systems, detention tanks, and bio-retention swales.
Council Approvals: Documentation tailored for CDC lodgment and Sydney Water tap-in applications.
Structural Certificates: Validation that all structural works meet BCA requirements.
Hydraulic Certificates: Compliance sign-off for plumbing, drainage, and stormwater systems.
Civil & Geotechnical Certificates: Official endorsement of earthworks, retaining walls, and foundation works.
A Complying Development Certificate (CDC) streamlines approvals by combining council and building approvals into one. We manage every step:
Associated Documentation
Collate all reports, drawings, and forms to ensure a complete CDC package.
Planning Certificates (s.10.7(2) & (5))
Secure up-to-date land-use and zoning certificates confirming no planning impediments.
BASIX Certificate
Model thermal performance and water usage to meet NSW’s energy-efficiency and sustainability targets.
Dilapidation Report
Photographic surveys of neighbouring properties to record pre-construction conditions and mitigate liability.
Waste Management Plan
Outline on-site waste handling, recycling procedures, and licensed contractor details in line with local council requirements.
Sydney Water Tap-In Approval
Prepare and lodge water service connection applications, including building-approval diagrams and hydraulic load calculations.
Sediment & Erosion Control Plan
Design site-specific controls—silt fences, stabilised entry points, and erosion prevention measures following EPA guidelines.
CDC Lodgment & Tracking
Submit your CDC online via the NSW Planning Portal, liaise with your private certifier, respond to any queries, and secure approval.
Once your CDC is issued, we coordinate all mandatory inspections and final approvals:
Private Certifier Review
Detailed assessment of your lodged documentation, issuing conditional requirements and inspection milestones.
CDC Certificate Issuance
Formal approval to commence construction, delivered as soon as all documentation satisfies certifier conditions.
Engineer’s Stage Inspections
Footings & Slab: Verify excavation depths, reinforcement placement, and concrete quality.
Frame Stage: Confirm structural members, bracing, and connection integrity.
Final Structure: Ensure completed works match certified drawings.
Mandatory Building Inspections
Coordinate waterproofing, service rough-in, and final code compliance checks as required under CDC legislation.
Occupation Certificate
Upon passing the final inspection, issue of the Occupation Certificate legally permits use of your new building.
