DA Approval
Navigating DA approvals with precision, strategy, and insight
Streamlined DA Approval Through Clear, Coordinated Project Delivery
Upscale delivers expert DA guidance grounded in hands-on architectural and project management experience.
We've navigated approvals for diverse project types -- from the Royal Ambulance Station program and Parramatta school redevelopment, to high-density towers like Cooper Street Apartments and student housing adjacent to the Vibe Hotel.
Our success comes from early risk identification -- addressing site constraints, planning controls, and stakeholder interests before lodgement.
We lead coordination across consultants -- planners, traffic engineers, heritage advisors -- ensuring all reports align and support a compelling submission.
Proven Results Across Project Types
At Pottsville and Birmingham Gardens, we secured DA and Crown approvals for rural ambulance stations, balancing modular design with community impact.
For the Granville Diggers Club redevelopment, we're progressing from DA approval to contractor tender, aligning council conditions with buildability.
We advocate for quality outcomes with strong design justifications, backed by architectural insight and delivery foresight.
Upscale makes DAs achievable -- structured, compliant, and vision-driven.
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What We Deliver
Practical outcomes across every stage of your project.
Planning Strategy
We align design outcomes with local council regulations and planning controls to streamline your DA approval pathway.
Consultant Coordination
We manage reports from planners, heritage, traffic, and other specialists to ensure submission readiness and cohesion.
Risk Identification
We assess planning risks early -- heritage, overshadowing, setbacks -- to proactively address issues before lodgement.
Documentation Review
We ensure plans, statements, and studies meet DA requirements, reducing council requests for additional information or changes.
Authority Liaison
We communicate with council planners and stakeholders throughout the process to maintain momentum and clarity.
Design Justification
We prepare rationales and design statements that advocate for the proposal and support any planning variations required.
Flexible Engagement Models
Available as a project engagement or as part of our ongoing advisory retainer. Contact us to discuss the right model for your project.
Related Projects
See how we have delivered results on similar projects.
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Noel Yaxley coordinated the strategic rezoning proposal for Peat Island and Mooney Mooney, balancing tourism and infrastructure against environmental and cultural priorities.
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Calibre Cooper Street blends bold design and smart delivery to create 18 luxury apartments on a tight Surry Hills site, led by Noel Yaxley at Root Partnerships.
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Granville Diggers Club Development
Upscale PM leads the redevelopment of the Granville Diggers Club, preserving heritage and enhancing community for a venue at the heart of Sydney's west since 1964.
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