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Every week of delay costs you real money. We coordinate your Granny Flat, CDC, DA, Construction & Occupation Certificates — plus Subdivision — so your project moves forward, not your interest meter.

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⚠️ Delay Cost Meter — Every Week Counts
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Typical $1.2M loan @ 6.5% p.a. — your interest while you wait
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✓ CC Approved
⏱ OC Pending
🏡 Granny Flat Approvals 📋 Construction Certificate (CC) 🏠 Occupation Certificate (OC) ⚡ Complying Development (CDC) 📐 Development Applications (DA) ✂️ Subdivision Assistance 💡 BASIX Certificates 🌊 Stormwater Compliance 🤖 Powered by ApprovalHub.AI 🏡 Granny Flat Approvals 📋 Construction Certificate (CC) 🏠 Occupation Certificate (OC) ⚡ Complying Development (CDC) 📐 Development Applications (DA) ✂️ Subdivision Assistance 💡 BASIX Certificates 🌊 Stormwater Compliance 🤖 Powered by ApprovalHub.AI
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Most approvals businesses give you a phone number. We give you intelligent tools that work 24/7. Get instant answers, calculate delay costs, and discover the fastest pathway for your project — all powered by AI.

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👋 Hi! Looking to build a granny flat in Sydney?
Yes — in Ryde. How long will it take?
For Ryde, the CDC pathway is typically 3–5 weeks. I can prepare your free quote now — what's your block size?
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Behind Every Approval

A Real Team. Working for Your Project.

When you engage ApprovalHub, you don't get a lone consultant. You get a full bench of NSW-accredited specialists — architects, certifiers, structural engineers, town planners, and BASIX consultants — working in coordination on your project from day one.

One point of contact. Eight expert disciplines. Zero surprises.

320+ Projects Approved
98% Success Rate
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Granny Flat Approvals
Done Right — Every Time.

Whether it's a backyard investment unit, a home for aging parents, or a teenage retreat — we get your granny flat approved fast. Our team of compliant professionals works across both approval pathways, so you get the fastest outcome for your specific site.

⚡ Fast-Track

CDC Pathway

Private certifier approval under NSW SEPP — no council delays. Best for standard sites.

🕒 3–6 weeks typical
🏛️ Full Council

DA Pathway

Complete Development Application — needed for heritage, flood, or non-compliant sites.

🕒 8–16 weeks typical
  • We assess your site & recommend the fastest approval pathway
  • Full team of compliant architects, certifiers & engineers assembled for you
  • All drawings, BASIX, stormwater & reports coordinated end-to-end
  • Fixed-price packages from $3,000 — no surprise fees
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GRANNY FLAT CDC APPROVED NSW 2026
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Typical Approval
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Know Your Certificates

What Is a CC — and Why Do You Need an OC?

Two of the most critical — and most delayed — steps in any residential build. We make them fast, clear, and stress-free.

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Construction Certificate (CC)

A CC is your permission to start building. Once your DA or CDC is approved, you still need a CC before a single shovel hits the ground. It confirms your construction plans and specifications comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and your approval conditions.

Without a CC, you cannot legally build — and delays here mean your loan starts ticking with no progress on site.

  • 1 DA or CDC approved by council or private certifier
  • 2 We prepare and lodge CC application with your certifier
  • 3 Engineer and BCA documentation coordinated by us
  • 4 CC issued — your builder can break ground
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Occupation Certificate (OC)

An OC is your permission to occupy or sell. Without it, you cannot move in, rent, or settle on a sale — even if the building is physically complete. Banks will not release construction loan funds without it. It is the final legal sign-off that everything was built as approved.

Every week without an OC is a week of full loan interest with zero rental income or sales proceeds.

  • 1 Final inspections completed — we coordinate all trades
  • 2 Outstanding defects identified and resolved quickly
  • 3 Compliance documents compiled and lodged
  • 4 OC issued — you can settle, rent, or move in
The Real Cost of Delays

Every Week of Delay Costs You Real Money

A Real-World Example — 📍 Ryde, NSW

A developer in Ryde completed construction of a duplex in August. The builder handed over the keys — but the OC wasn't lodged correctly. Back and forth with the certifier over missing stormwater documentation. Three weeks pass. Then six.

💸 At $1.4M loan balance and 6.8% interest, that's $1,827 per week — or $10,962 lost in 6 weeks while the property sat empty, unsaleable, and unoccupied.

Add the holding costs, insurance, and opportunity cost, and delays in OC or Subdivision approval routinely cost NSW developers $20,000–$60,000 in unnecessary expenses.

We have managed hundreds of these situations. Our job is to make sure it doesn't happen to you.

📊 Your Delay Cost Calculator
Loan / Project Value
$300K$1,400,000$3M
Interest Rate (% p.a.)
4%6.8%10%
Weeks of Delay
1 wk6 weeks26 wks
Total Interest Wasted on Delays
$10,984
This money stays in your pocket when we manage your approval process
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What We Do

Every Approval. One Expert Team.

From your first CDC application to your final Occupation Certificate — we coordinate every piece of the puzzle.

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Granny Flat Approvals

Full CDC or DA pathway — whichever is faster for your site. Drawings, BASIX, stormwater, certifier liaison all managed.

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Construction Certificate (CC)

Fast-tracked CC applications coordinated with your certifier, engineer, and builder. We handle the documentation.

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Occupation Certificate (OC)

Final inspections, compliance docs, and certifier liaison — all coordinated to get your OC issued fast.

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Complying Development (CDC)

Fast-track approval pathway for extensions, duplexes and new homes. No council — issued by a private certifier.

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Subdivision Assistance

Torrens and strata title subdivision — surveyor engagement, council liaison, and title registration all managed.

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Development Applications (DA)

Complex DAs for duplexes, triplexes, and new dwellings — with town planner, heritage, and traffic support included.

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Project Type

Built for Duplex & Residential Developers

Whether you're building a single home, a dual occupancy, a triplex, or a granny flat investment — we've navigated every approval type across every Sydney council area.

Our network of accredited certifiers, architects, structural engineers, and town planners means you have the whole team — without the overhead of hiring them yourself.

✓ Duplex CDC & DA
✓ Granny Flat SEPP
✓ Home Extensions
✓ Torrens Title
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OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE ISSUED ✓ DUAL OCCUPANCY — TORRENS TITLE SUBDIVISION
Expert Network

Your Entire Approvals Team, Ready to Go

We've assembled a vetted network of NSW-accredited specialists. You get one point of contact — we coordinate the rest.

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Accredited Certifiers
CDC, CC & OC Issuance
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Architects & Draftspeople
Plans, Drawings & Specs
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Town Planners
DA & Statement of EE
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Structural Engineers
Footings & Frame Specs
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Stormwater Engineers
Drainage & Compliance
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Traffic Engineers
Access & Traffic Reports
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Landscape Architects
Landscaping Plans
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BASIX Consultants
Energy & Water Compliance
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How It Works

From Enquiry to Approval — In Five Steps

We handle the complexity. You focus on your project. Every project starts with a handshake — and ends with a certificate in your hand.

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Free Assessment & Quote

Submit your project details online or chat with our AI. We assess your site, project type, and council requirements — then provide a fixed-price quote. No surprises.

⏱ Same Day Response
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We Engage Your Expert Team

We assign the right combination of certifier, engineer, planner, and consultants for your specific project. One engagement — your full team assembled.

⏱ 24 Hours
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Documentation & Lodgement

All drawings, reports, BASIX, and compliance documents coordinated and prepared. We lodge your application and manage all communications with the certifier or council.

⏱ 5–10 Days Preparation
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Inspections & Approvals

We coordinate all required inspections, respond to any requests for information, and keep your project on the fast-track timeline.

⏱ 7–21 Days Approval
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Certificate Issued — Project Complete

Your CC, OC, or CDC is issued. We deliver everything digitally. You build, rent, sell, or settle — with no loose ends.

✓ Done
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