The free tool that tells Australian homeowners exactly what approval they need — in plain English, in 2 minutes.
Most homeowners don't know which one applies to them until they've already paid a designer or called the council. ReadyBuild tells you in 2 minutes — before you spend anything.
Small works like minor fences, small decks and internal changes often need no approval at all. You just build.
Most granny flats, extensions and new homes on standard blocks qualify for the CDC pathway — no council, just a private certifier.
Heritage, bushfire and flood overlays, or larger projects, usually require a Development Application through council.
Find out if your block qualifies for fast-track approval — and what it will cost.
Read the guide →Understand the approval process before your designer draws a single line.
Read the guide →Knockdown or renovate — the honest guide to making the right call before you commit.
Read the guide →You know something needs to change. You just don't know what, or whether you can afford it.
Start here →No council hotlines. No jargon. Just a clear answer for your specific property.
Check my property nowReadyBuild was built by a residential designer to help NSW homeowners understand what they can do with their property — before spending money on plans or consultants. Free to use, with the option to share your brief if you want a designer's perspective.