Building Design Services in Sydney
Our Services
ANS Design provides professional building design, planning and development advice for residential projects across Sydney and New South Wales—including new homes, alterations and additions, secondary dwellings, duplexes, DA and CDC documentation, Building Information Certificate (BIC) matters, and advice on DCP, LEP and other planning and compliance requirements.
Every project is approached with a focus on practical design, careful research and clear advice, with services personally managed by Principal Designer Adam Murphy from the initial concept through documentation, planning assessment and the relevant development or certification process.
Building Design
Professional residential building design for new homes, granny flats, dual occupancies, renovations, additions and improvements across Sydney and New South Wales. Each project is developed to respond to your lifestyle, site conditions, budget and planning requirements — creating practical, functional and well-considered living spaces.
Alterations & Additions
Design solutions for extending or improving existinghomes, including:
- Home extensions
- First floor additions
- Garage additions and conversions
- Pergolas and alfresco areas
- Decks and outdoor entertaining spaces
- Internal reconfiguration and renovation design
DA Documentation
Comprehensive Development Application documentation prepared for council submission and assessment, including:
- Site plans
- Floor plans
- Elevations
- Building sections
- Shadow diagrams
- Streetscape information
- Supporting design documentation
- Consultant coordination where required
CDC Documentation
Preparation of plans and supporting documentation for Complying Development Certificate (CDC) approval, ensuring the proposal complies with current NSW planning controls, development standards and certifier requirements. Documentation may include:
- Site plans
- Floor plans
- Elevations and sections
- CDC compliance assessment
- BASIX coordination
- Consultant coordination
Building Information Certificate (BIC) Applications
Assistance with Building Information Certificate applications relating to existing unauthorised works, structures or completed building works, including:
- Site inspections and existing conditions assessment
- Review of previous approvals and council records
- Preparation of existing building plans
- Identification of likely compliance concerns
- Coordination with consultants and certifiers
- Council liaison and response documentation
- Guidance on approval pathways and rectification requirements
BASIX / NatHERS Coordination
Coordination of sustainability and energy efficiency compliance requirements, including:
- BASIX Certificate coordination
- NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) assessments
- Consultant coordination for energy compliance documentation
Construction Certificate Documentation
Detailed construction drawings prepared for certification and building approval, including:
- Dimensioned construction plans
- Building sections and details
- Structural coordination
- Compliance notes and specifications
- Consultant coordination
Council & Private Certifier Assistance
Support throughout the planning, assessment and certification process, including:
- Lodgement preparation and application support
- Coordination with councils, private certifiers and specialist consultants
- Council and certifier response documentation
- Assistance with Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Planning, compliance and certification pathway guidance
- Support with DA, CDC, CC and Building Information Certificate (BIC) matters
Free Design Resources
Planning a project? Download a free ANS Design checklist to understand what’s involved before you start:
Work Directly With Adam Murphy
Principal Building Designer, ANS Design
“Every project is personally designed and managed by me — from concept through to approval.”
