BUSINESS OWNERS

Opening a new business often requires getting the right planning approval. We have assisted hundreds of businesses in getting the correct approval from Councils and are aware of Council requirements. We particularly offer assistance in Metropolitan Sydney and are experts in obtaining development consent for our clients. Experience has been gained in assisting with large-scale developments, such as new supermarkets to small businesses, such as gyms and cafes.

Councils are in general terms supportive of new businesses, however Councils are mindful of impacts to surrounding neighbours and to the amenity and character of different areas.  Supporting information is required with your DA, which assesses your proposal against Council planning rules. The supporting information (usually contained with the Statement of Environmental Effects, which we provide) needs to address the operation of the business and it needs to satisfy Council that the proposal is consistent with Council rules.

We also provide a document known as a Plan of Management (POM), a supporting document that demonstrates to Council that the use will operate in a manner that does not cause undue harm to the amenity of the area.  These are particularly necessary for DAs relating to gyms and places where alcohol is served.  The POM identifies how businesses operate and what management measures will be undertaken to ensure that no nuisance to the local area is experienced as a result of permitting the intended business.