Architectural SERVICES

Inner West

SN Architects provides a suite of affordable and high-quality Design Services in Inner West Council areas. We handle both residential and commercial projects including new homes, renovations, retail and office fit-outs, developments, and multi-purpose buildings.

AT SN Architects

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT WILL SUIT YOUR NEEDS:

Design & documentation Packages.
Feasibility Studies.
Approval Documentation including DA/CDC/CC.
Residential Houses, Units, Townhouses & Residential Flat Building.
Duplexes, Dual occupancy, Granny flats, House extensions
Interior design & Documentation package.
Sales & Marketing Packages, Real Estate Floor Plans

PAST APPROVED APPLICATION (DA & CDC) IN INNER WEST

DA/2022/1025

Development Application

259 Stanmore Road STANMORE NSW 2048

DA/2023/0133

Development Application

43 Frazer Street LILYFIELD NSW 2040

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DA/2023/0041

Development Application

12 Wetherill Street LEICHHARDT NSW 2040

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CDCP/2023/0349

Complying Development Certificate

11 Hawthorne Street LEICHHARDT NSW 2040

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DA/2022/0358

Development Application

98 Carlisle Street LEICHHARDT NSW 2040

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MOD/2022/0195

Development Application

16 Simmons Street BALMAIN EAST NSW 2041

CDCP/2021/0275

Complying Development Certificate

45 Balmain Road LEICHHARDT NSW 2040

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D/2019/379

Development Application

17 O'neill Street LILYFIELD NSW 2040

D/2019/272

Development Application

20 Grove Street LILYFIELD NSW 2040

D/2019/135

Development Application

144 Evans Street ROZELLE NSW 2039

CDCP/2023/0199

Complying Development Certificate

8 Collins Street ROZELLE NSW 2039

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AREA WE SERVE

LEICHHARDT COUNCIL AREA

Leichhardt

Annandale

Balmain

Balmain East

Birchgrove

Camperdown

Lilyfield

Rozelle

MARRICKVILLE COUNCIL AREA

Ashbury

Ashfield

Croydon

Croydon Park

Haberfield

Hurlstone Park

Summer Hill

ASHFIELD COUNCIL AREA

Camperdown (south of Parramatta Road)

Dulwich Hill

Enmore

Lewisham

Marrickville

Newtown

Petersham

Stanmore

St Peters

Sydenham

Tempe

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We know the council requirements:

Every council is different, but with many years of experience of dealing with Inner West Council, we can truly say that we know the process inside out.

We have assisted many people with their development applications from renovations, extensions, and subdivisions to apartment units and commercial developments.

Many people do not know the development potential of their property. Without knowing the regulations, they sometimes undercapitalize or overcapitalize. Result – reduced profitability of the project and lost opportunities.

We can help you assess the full potential of your project.

case studies:

Close Enough to Complying: NSW’s Proposed CDC Variation Pathway and Codes SEPP Changes

For years, complying development in New South Wales has operated on a hard rule: every numeric standard must be met. A dwelling that sits 50 millimetres inside a side setback, a terrace that is 200 millimetres over the code height, or a dual occupancy that needs a slightly wider garage door has had no lawful “close enough.” The only option has been a full Development Application (DA) — slower, more expensive, and often disproportionate to the issue. The NSW Department of Plan

R2 Zoning, the LMR Map, and Terraces as Complying Development: A Castle Hill Case Study

Terraces One of the most common questions we now hear from landowners, investors, and builders is this: My site is zoned R2 Low Density Residential. It also appears on the Low and Mid-Rise Housing indicative map. Can I propose terraces as complying development? It is a sharp question, and it is exactly the kind of puzzle the NSW Low and Mid-Rise (LMR) Housing Policy was designed to unlock. The answer is not a simple yes or no. Being on the map is only the start. Zoning, flood

Embracing Nature in Low-to-Mid-Rise Design: Insights from the NSW Housing Pattern Book Landscape Design Guide

Most conversations about the NSW Housing Pattern Book start with the building. Which terrace pattern. Which manor home. Whether the lot is wide enough, deep enough, and in a Low and Mid-Rise (LMR) area. Whether the scheme can be a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) under Part 3BA of the Codes SEPP, or whether it must go to a Development Application (DA). That is the right first conversation. It is not the last one. A Pattern Book house is, by design, a nominated drawing

Learning from the Public Record: Anatomy of a Recent SEPP Housing DA Refusal by Ku-ring-gai Council - Why This Third-Party Development Application Was Refused by Ku-ring-gai Council

At SN Architects, we believe that delivering exceptional results for our clients requires more than just innovative design; it requires a masterful understanding of the ever-evolving planning landscape. To ensure our strategies remain sharp, our team regularly analyzes publicly available planning determinations and case studies from external architectural and planning firms across New South Wales. Recently, we reviewed a fascinating third-party development application that wa

The Blueprint for LMR Success: A Northern Beaches Townhouse Case Study

Welcome to the SN Architects blog! The landscape of residential development in New South Wales is undergoing a massive shift. With the introduction of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021—specifically the Low and Mid-Rise (LMR) Housing reforms—opportunities for medium-density development in traditionally low-density zones have expanded significantly. However, unlocking this potential isn't as simple as drawing up plans and submitting them. There is a delic

Navigating the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy: Insights and Guidance for NSW Developments | SN Architects

St Ives Terraces by SN Architects As urban populations grow and housing demands evolve, NSW's State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (SEPP Housing) provides a critical framework to address affordability, diversity, and sustainability in residential development. At SN Architects, we are specialists in NSW Low and Mid-Rise Housing Design, and we are committed to helping clients harness these policies to create vibrant, compliant communities. New planning rules now s

How SN Architects Challenged the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy Map in Ku-ring-gai | SN Architects

Image source: Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy Indicative Map. Please note this map is for illustrative purposes only and does not reflect specific site data. Delivering high-quality housing outcomes in Sydney’s most tightly regulated suburbs often requires more than good design—it demands a deep understanding of planning policy, interpretation of new legislation, and the confidence to challenge unclear mapping boundaries. A recent SN Architects pre-DA project in St Ives showc

Understanding Chapter 6 Low and mid rise housing: Key insights and guidelines for NSW developments | SN Architects

Arncliffe Terraces by SN Architects Understanding Chapter 6 Low and mid rise housing: Key insights and guidelines for NSW developments | SN Architects As urban populations grow and housing demands evolve, NSW’s State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (SEPP Housing) provides a critical framework for addressing affordability, diversity, and sustainability in residential development. At SN Architects, we are committed to helping clients harness these policies to creat

Combining CDC & DA for Swift Building Approval: A Bold Strategy by SN Architects

At SN Architects, we understand the complexities and potential setbacks involved in obtaining building approvals, especially when dealing wi

How to add value to your property

Three alteration and addition (renovation and extension) case studies in Inner West, former Leichhardt council area: Rear House...

Architectural SERVICES

Inner West

AT SN Architects

WE OFFER A VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT WILL SUIT YOUR NEEDS:

Design & documentation Packages.

Feasibility Studies.

Approval Documentation including DA/CDC/CC.

Residential Houses, Units, Townhouses & Residential Flat Building.

Duplexes, Dual occupancy, Granny flats, House extensions

Interior design & Documentation package.

Sales & Marketing Packages, Real Estate Floor Plans

PAST APPROVED APPLICATION (DA & CDC) IN INNER WEST

Track applications

AREA WE SERVE

LEICHHARDT COUNCIL AREA

MARRICKVILLE COUNCIL AREA

ASHFIELD COUNCIL AREA

We know the council requirements:

case studies:

Close Enough to Complying: NSW’s Proposed CDC Variation Pathway and Codes SEPP Changes

R2 Zoning, the LMR Map, and Terraces as Complying Development: A Castle Hill Case Study

Embracing Nature in Low-to-Mid-Rise Design: Insights from the NSW Housing Pattern Book Landscape Design Guide

Learning from the Public Record: Anatomy of a Recent SEPP Housing DA Refusal by Ku-ring-gai Council - Why This Third-Party Development Application Was Refused by Ku-ring-gai Council

The Blueprint for LMR Success: A Northern Beaches Townhouse Case Study

Navigating the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy: Insights and Guidance for NSW Developments | SN Architects

How SN Architects Challenged the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy Map in Ku-ring-gai | SN Architects

Understanding Chapter 6 Low and mid rise housing: Key insights and guidelines for NSW developments | SN Architects

Combining CDC & DA for Swift Building Approval: A Bold Strategy by SN Architects

How to add value to your property