Do strata remedial works require planning approval in NSW?

It depends on the nature and scale of the works. Some remedial works are exempt development and require no approval, others qualify as complying development, and more complex works require a full development application. Sky Planning can quickly determine the right pathway for your situation.

How long does it take to get planning approval for strata remedial works?

For works that qualify as complying development, approval can be issued within 10-20 business days. For works requiring a DA, timeframes are typically 40-90 days depending on the council. Early engagement with a planner helps identify the fastest pathway.

Who engages a town planner for strata remedial projects?

Typically the strata manager, owners corporation, or the building or engineering consultant engaged by the owners corporation. Sky Planning works directly with all of these parties and is experienced in integrating planning advice into the remedial project workflow.

Strata Remedial Projects | Sky Planning

Most planners understand the planning system. We understand strata.

There's a meaningful difference. Strata remedial projects don't just require planning knowledge — they require an understanding of how strata schemes actually function. The competing interests of owners corporations, the pressure on strata managers, the sensitivity of residents, the non-negotiable timelines. We bring all of that into our advice, not just the LEP.

When a remedial project hits a planning question — and they always do — you want someone who can read the situation quickly, give you a clear answer, and help you move. That's what we do.

What we do for you

We work across the full lifecycle of strata remedial matters — from that early "do we actually need approval for this?" conversation through to formal DA lodgement and council liaison. No handoffs. No guesswork. Just clear, experienced planning advice at every step.

Determining whether works require planning approval — and at what level
Identifying the fastest, most appropriate approval pathway
Preparing Statements of Environmental Effects and supporting documentation
Managing council relationships and authority liaisons on your behalf
Providing planning input that integrates seamlessly with your building and engineering team
Advising on exempt and complying development pathways where applicable

We work the way strata works — fast, collaborative, no drama

Remedial projects don't wait for the planning system to catch up. Buildings need fixing, owners are watching, and every delay has a cost. We pride ourselves on being responsive, direct and decisive — giving you the advice you need to keep the project moving without exposing anyone to unnecessary risk.

We're not here to add complexity. We're here to remove it. Our advice is proportionate to the situation — thorough where it needs to be, concise where it doesn't — so you always know where you stand.

Who calls us

Strata managers who need a quick planning read before committing to a remedial scope. Owners corporations whose builders have flagged an approval question mid-project. Building consultants who need a planner plugged into a complex remediation. We've worked with all of them, and we know how to add value without adding noise.

Start with a conversation

Strata remedial planning questions are often more straightforward than they first appear — and sometimes more complex. Either way, a short conversation with our team will give you a clear sense of what's involved and what your options are. No obligation, no jargon. Just honest advice from people who know what they're talking about.