DA Council design intent plans
Clear, Compliant & Professional Documentation – by Coastal Arch
At Coastal Arch, we prepare detailed DA (Development Application) design intent plans for projects across the Sunshine Coast, ensuring your proposal meets council requirements and design codes while presenting your project in the best possible light.
Our DA plans clearly communicate the architectural vision, design intent, and compliance details needed to support planning approvals for residential, commercial, and multi-residential developments.
We collaborate closely with builders, developers, and town planners to ensure every submission is clear, accurate, and aligned with Sunshine Coast Council expectations — helping you move through approvals faster and with confidence.
What Are DA Design Intent Plans?
Design intent plans are a crucial part of the Development Application (DA) process. They demonstrate how your proposed design meets relevant planning schemes, overlays, and building regulations.
These plans include architectural layouts, elevations, materials, and context that communicate both functionality and aesthetic intent to council assessors.
At Coastal Arch, our experienced team ensures your DA package includes all the visual and technical details needed for efficient assessment and approval.
Our DA Council Plan Services
- Design Intent Drawings: High-quality floor plans, site plans, and elevations.
- Planning-Compliant Documentation: Prepared in accordance with Sunshine Coast Council codes and overlays.
- 3D Visualisations & Perspectives: To clearly communicate the built form and design quality.
- Statement of Design Intent: Supporting written explanation addressing planning criteria and outcomes.
- Reconfiguring a Lot & Subdivision DA Plans: Detailed mapping of boundaries, access, and infrastructure.
- Coordination with Town Planners & Engineers: Ensuring all documentation aligns with supporting reports.
- Revision & Resubmission Assistance: Fast, professional responses to council feedback.
Each DA submission is tailored to meet local planning requirements while showcasing the design quality and intent behind your project.
Why Choose Coastal Arch for DA & Council Plans
- Local Sunshine Coast Experience: In-depth knowledge of council planning codes and approval processes.
- Integrated Design Approach: Architecture, landscape, and documentation working together.
- Accurate & Compliant Plans: Prepared to support faster approvals and fewer resubmissions.
- Professional Presentation: Visual clarity that enhances your project’s appeal to assessors.
- Collaborative Process: We liaise with your town planner, surveyor, and builder for a seamless submission.
At Coastal Arch, we help you navigate the DA process efficiently — ensuring your design intent is understood, appreciated, and approved.
Our DA Design Intent Plan Process
- Initial Consultation: Review your project scope, site zoning, and planning objectives.
- Concept Development: Refine layouts, massing, and site integration in line with planning requirements.
- CDocumentation: Prepare clear, detailed plans, elevations, and supporting design statements.
- Review & Coordination: Work with your planner or consultant to finalise the submission package.
- Submission Support: Provide all required files and formats for Sunshine Coast Council lodgement.
Our structured approach reduces delays, eliminates guesswork, and ensures your submission is compliant from day one.
Get Your DA Plans Approved with Confidence
If you’re preparing a Development Application on the Sunshine Coast, trust Coastal Arch to deliver precise, compliant, and visually engaging design intent plans that meet council expectations.
Contact our design team today to discuss your DA requirements and get expert support through the approval process.
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