We prepare, submit, and manage council approvals and building compliance across Sydney. DAs, CDCs, construction certificates, and condition compliance. Get it approved the first time, not the third.
Every construction project in NSW needs council approval, a Development Application (DA) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC). Getting it right the first time saves months. Getting it wrong means resubmission, redesign, and project delays that cascade through every stage that follows.
METCON manages council approvals from pre-lodgement to determination. We prepare complete applications with all required documentation, coordinate with planners and certifiers, respond to requests for information, and manage conditions of consent through to compliance.
Whether it's a straightforward CDC for a granny flat or a complex DA for a multi-dwelling development, we manage the approval process so the project keeps moving.
If any of these sound familiar, it is worth a free site visit. We will tell you straight what your site needs.
DA submissions require specific documentation, plans, reports, and fees. Missing items cause delays and requests for information.
A refused or deferred DA needs analysis of the reasons, amendment of plans, and a stronger resubmission strategy.
Complying Development is faster but has strict criteria. We assess eligibility and manage the certification process.
The CC must be issued before construction begins. We coordinate documentation and certifier engagement.
DA conditions requiring reports, bonds, or specific actions before construction, all need management and documentation.
The final OC requires all conditions satisfied, all inspections passed, and all documentation compiled.
Approval stuck or complicated? Send us the details and we'll tell you exactly what's needed to get it through.
From initial feasibility to final occupation certificate, we manage the full approval and compliance lifecycle.
Complete DA preparation and lodgement. Architectural plans, engineering, statements of environmental effects, and supporting reports, all coordinated and submitted.
CDC eligibility assessment, documentation preparation, and private certifier engagement. Faster than DA for projects that meet the criteria.
CC documentation, certifier coordination, and pre-construction compliance. Everything in order before the first trade arrives on site.
Systematic management of DA and CDC conditions. Each condition tracked, satisfied, and documented. Nothing missed, nothing assumed.
Final OC preparation including all inspections, compliance documentation, and certifier engagement. Building cleared for occupation and use.
Pre-purchase and pre-design feasibility analysis. What can be built, what approvals are needed, and what the realistic timeline and constraints look like.
A selection of recent council approvals projects across Sydney.
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Every approval follows our structured five-step process. Complete documentation, proactive management, and systematic condition compliance.
We review planning controls, site constraints, and approval pathways. DA or CDC route determined, timeline estimated, and documentation requirements identified.
All required plans, reports, and documentation prepared and coordinated. Architectural, engineering, environmental, and specialist reports compiled into a complete submission.
Application lodged with all supporting documentation. Progress tracked, requests for information responded to promptly, and any issues resolved proactively.
Conditions of consent systematically addressed. Required reports, bonds, and pre-construction requirements satisfied and documented before construction starts.
Construction certificate, interim inspections, and final occupation certificate managed. All compliance documentation compiled for the permanent building record.
Complete approval documentation, condition compliance records, and certificates. Everything needed for construction to proceed and the building to be occupied.
We've been getting projects approved in Sydney for decades. We know what councils want, what certifiers need, and how to prepare applications that get approved the first time.
Complete applications with all required documentation. No missing items, no avoidable requests for information.
Experience with Sydney councils and their specific requirements, policies, and processes.
Meteora Constructions Pty Ltd, fully licensed in NSW with all required insurances.
Established relationships with private certifiers for CDC, CC, and OC processing.
Systematic tracking and satisfaction of every condition of consent. Nothing falls through the cracks.
Hands-on Sydney building experience going back to the 1970s.
Real reviews from homeowners, strata and builders.
They handled the DA, the engineer, and the build. We didn't have to chase council once. Massive wall, done in under two weeks.
Council approval sorted, engineering sorted, wall done in a week. Could not fault the process.
We're a strata block and needed a retaining wall replaced urgently. METCON moved fast, communicated well, and the residents are very happy.
Straight answers from the builder. Anything else, just ask.
Yes. We manage the entire process, including:
You do not need to deal with council directly. We handle it all.
Every METCON quote is fully itemised and includes:
There are no hidden costs. What we quote is what you pay, unless you request changes to the scope.
We use a progress payment structure, which means you pay in stages as the work is completed. This is standard practice in the NSW building industry and protects both parties.
The exact payment schedule depends on the project size and is set out clearly in your quote. We never ask for full payment upfront.
Construction can sometimes uncover unexpected issues, especially on older properties or difficult sites.
If we find something outside the original scope, such as hidden asbestos, unstable soil or structural defects, we tell you immediately, explain the options and give you a clear cost for any additional work before proceeding.
You are never hit with surprise bills.
We cover the full scope of project management work with one licensed team.
Back to Project ManagementPlain-language guides from our team on the questions we are asked most.
We manage council approvals for projects across Sydney, from single dwellings to multi-unit developments and commercial builds.
The project type, location, and current status. We'll advise on the approval pathway, timeline, and what documentation is needed. No delays, no guessing.
