We’re excited to share another planning success story for 24 Bartlett Avenue, Croydon, where our team achieved approval for the retention of the existing dwelling and construction of a new double-storey dwelling with subdivision.
💡 What Was Involved
This wasn’t your everyday dual occupancy. Shortly after lodgment, the Low-Rise / Townhouse Code came into effect, opening the door to significant design improvements and a far more efficient outcome for the site.
Here’s what we achieved:
🔹 Approval for a high-quality two-dwelling development and subdivision
🔹 Optimised the rear dwelling using the new Code’s flexibility
🔹 Removal of the restrictive 5m rear setback and reduced SPOS minimum (80sqm → 25sqm)
🔹 Retained and upgraded the existing home while maximising rear potential
🔹 Delivered a cohesive, site-responsive infill design that fits beautifully within Croydon’s leafy character
⚙️ Smart Design. Strategic Timing.
By acting quickly and creatively, we adapted the project to new standards, transforming what began as a modest dual occupancy into a well-balanced, future-ready development that enhances livability, land use efficiency, and design quality.
🌿 A Huge Thank You to Our Dream Team
Projects like this happen through collaboration, and this one had some real stars.
🙌 Noni Young, for the beautiful and functional landscape plan that softened the built form perfectly.
💧 Callum from Steradian Consultants, for crafting a WSUD strategy that keeps sustainability at the core.
🚗 Ben Gabelich, for precise swept path analysis ensuring access and functionality work seamlessly.
🌳 Daniel Tigges, whose detailed arborist insights helped us make balanced vegetation decisions.
📐 Ryan from Next Level Surveying, for providing an accurate survey foundation that kept everything on track.
Thank you all for your expertise and professionalism. It’s always a pleasure collaborating with our consultant partners.
🌱 Why This Matters
This approval highlights the power of timing, collaboration, and design thinking in planning. By staying ahead of regulatory change and thinking strategically, we turned a standard project into something exceptional: a smarter, more livable and sustainable outcome for the site, its residents and the broader community.
💬 At Canter Town Planning, this is exactly what we love doing: finding opportunity in change.
From concept design to permit issue, we handle every step including town planning reports, drawings, consultant coordination, Council liaison and project management — all focused on achieving effective and efficient dwelling approvals.
Whether your project is in design, mid-application or needs a fresh approach under new planning provisions, we’ll help you unlock its full potential with clarity, creativity and confidence.
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