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Find out which residential building types can be done with CDC on a property and how much floor space is allowed. Includes houses and medium density.
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4 Seaview Parade, Randwick NSW 2031
R2 · Low Density ResidentialLot 644.2 m²
Allowed CDC development types
Dwelling houseHousing Code · max height 8.5 mGFA ≤ 335.0 m²
Dual occupancy (attached)no part of a dwelling above another · min subdivision 275 m²GFA ≤ 461.1 m²
Secondary dwellingHousing SEPP · with principal dwellingGFA ≤ 322.3 m²
Disallowed CDC development types
Dwelling house (Rural Code)zone R2 is not a rural zone
Manor housenot permissible in zone R2 under the LEP
Fast-track pathway available
Approved by a private certifier in as little as 10 days — no DA required.
Codes SEPP 2008 · Part 3 Housing Codecl 1.18
Sample analysis — illustrative values
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If you've got questions about CDCs, grab our free CDC Guide! You will learn about the CDC process, what typologies are available, how to find and use the CDC rules, and the average DA & CDC processing times in your Council.
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You'll know at a glance which CDC Codes and building types your property is eligible for. You'll also see the maximum floor space and height for all Codes plus subdivision lot size for medium density.
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All full reports include key planning details, CDC eligibility summary, an audit trail of rules evaluated, and development standards specific to your property and each typology.
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A real Pro report for 32 Holden Street, Maroubra: which complying development codes it's likely eligible for, with the floor area and height for each, the conditions still to confirm, and the clause behind each answer.
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Our engine handles the complexity of CDC rules.
Hundreds of rules must be checked to fully answer what the CDC options are on a property. These cover items such as different Codes, lot geometry, and local minimum lot sizes. Our analysis engine holds all these rules sourced from the Codes SEPP plus every LEP across NSW.
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Use cases
Who are these answers for?
Our CDC options summary and reports are great for the early stages of your project, when you are still deciding what to do, and before your detailed design or documentation work.
Architects and builders
- You have started working with a client who wants to expand or build new on a residential property.
- You would like to do a CDC, but it's time-consuming to check all the SEPP and LEP clauses and maps to find out what the CDC options are.
- With this site-specific report detailing what you're allowed to build with CDC, you can confidently recommend the best approach to your client.
Agents and investors
- You're looking to buy or sell, you deal with multiple properties, and you need to know the development potential on each one.
- You don't have the time to check all the regulations for each property, but having quick answers would give you an edge in the market.
- This site-specific analysis gives you instant answers so you can appropriately account for CDC potential in a property's value.
Property owners
- You're considering renovations, a granny flat, or a knock down rebuild, and you might have already worked with an architect or builder on plans.
- You could get stuck waiting months for a slow and costly development application that might be rejected if Council doesn't like it.
- This personalised report helps inform your design process by showing whether you can get a rapid and automatic approval via CDC.
Small developers
- If you're running small property development projects, you know that holding costs and market movements can kill your margins.
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- This site-specific report gives you definite answers about your CDC options so you can plan for the fastest possible project timeline.
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