Overview

We provide Sustainable Design Assessments (SDA) to support planning applications under the SDAPP framework used by many Victorian councils. Our SDA reports are clear, practical, and aligned with council sustainability objectives, ensuring your project progresses smoothly through planning with minimal revisions.

Whether you are a homeowner, architect, building designer, or developer, we help demonstrate how your project meets key environmental performance standards — while keeping documentation concise, transparent, and easy to implement.

What Our SDA Report Covers

Our assessments consider the full range of sustainability principles, including:

• Energy Efficiency
  Building fabric performance, passive design opportunities, and system efficiency.

• Water Management
  Water-saving fixtures, rainwater harvesting, and reuse potential.

• Stormwater / WSUD
  Permeability, runoff reduction, and practical stormwater management strategies.

• Materials & Waste
  Low-impact material choices and responsible construction waste planning.

• Indoor Environment Quality
  Ventilation, daylight levels, thermal comfort, and occupant wellbeing.

• Transport & Ecology
  Bicycle parking, EV readiness, landscaping, and biodiversity improvement.

Our aim is to balance sustainability outcomes with real-world project constraints, ensuring recommended strategies are achievable and cost-effective.

What You Receive

Your SDA package includes everything required for council submission:

• Council-ready SDA Report

• BESS / Local Assessment Tool Scorecard (where applicable)

• Marked-up Plans highlighting recommended sustainability improvements

• Schedules for Energy, Glazing & Water Fixtures

• Response Support during council review (if required)

We also coordinate directly with your designer or architect to ensure design updates are implemented correctly and efficiently.

Why Choose Us

• Experienced in residential, multi-unit and commercial projects

• Reports are clear, precise and planning officer friendly

• Fast turnaround times

• BESS and SDAPP compliance expertise

• Practical guidance that fits your project budget and scope

Our focus is not just documentation — it’s helping your project achieve approval without delays.

Who We Work With

✔ Architects & Building Designers
✔ Builders & Developers
✔ Homeowners undertaking new builds or renovations
✔ Commercial & Mixed-use project teams