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Modern attached duplex on a quiet NSW suburban street in Zone R2, the housing type now available as a CDC under the Low Rise Housing Diversity Code

August 27, 20260Comments

Duplexes in R2: the CDC Pathway Is Now Open Statewide, Even Where the LEP Says No

Aerial view of a manufactured home estate under construction in NSW showing completed internal roads, kerbed loop layout and a stormwater detention basin awaiting certification

July 19, 20260Comments

Manufactured Home Estates in NSW: Who Certifies the Civil Works?

torrens title subdivision

July 19, 20260Comments

Torrens Title vs Strata Title in NSW: What’s the Difference?

The lmr 800m walking distance is not a radius

July 8, 20260Comments

The LMR 800m Walking Distance Rule for Duplexes and Terraces in NSW

Subdivision CDC Duplex shared driveway

June 13, 20260Comments

Shared Driveway Duplex Subdivision NSW: Can It Be Done?

to the satisfaction of council

May 25, 20260Comments

Subdivision Works Certificate DA Conditions: The Council Trap

land sub

May 19, 20260Comments

The Full SWC Submission Package: A Developer’s Checklist for NSW

house v civil - cc v swc

May 14, 20260Comments

Construction Certificate vs Subdivision Works Certificate: Which One You Need and When

aerial of dual occ

May 9, 20260Comments

Dual Occupancy Subdivision NSW: 5 CDC Lot Size Rules Explained

SWC approved Engineering plans

May 8, 20260Comments

The 5 Subdivision Works Certificate Conditions NSW Developers Miss Most Often