Free approval checker
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NSW · VIC · Tailored to your address

Find out exactly what approval you need to build

No jargon. No council hotlines. A clear answer tailored to your property.

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Currently tailored for NSW. VIC, QLD and other states coming soon.

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Kati Ross — RO-KA Studio, Newcastle NSW Masters in Architecture · Results tailored to your exact address and council.

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Property confirmed
Let's help you work this out
How old is the home?
Before 1940
1940s–1970s
1980s or newer
Vacant land
Near a river, creek or low-lying area?
Yes
No
Not sure
Next to or surrounded by bushland?
Yes
No
Not sure
Our best guess
Verify in 3 minutes
1. Open Planning Portal below
2. Look for Heritage, Bushfire or Flood sections
3. Come back and update your answer
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How to find your block size
Rates notice
Look for "Land area" or "Site area" on your council rates notice.
NSW Planning Portal
Search your address — lot size shown in right panel.
Open Planning Portal →
Estimate by house type
🏘️ Inner-city terrace — usually under 200m²
🏠 Standard suburban house — usually 400–600m²
🌳 Large block or acreage — 600m²+
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Your result
Based on your property...
Timeline · Approval fees · Next 3 steps · Planning Portal link · Build cost estimate · Consultant list
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Result
Written report — $49

Be certain before you spend money on design or building

This is a detailed review of your property by a building designer — not a generic tool result.

We confirm your likely approval pathway, flag issues that could affect your project, and map out the clearest next steps based on your actual property and project type.

Most people only realise they've misunderstood the pathway after they've already spent time or money. This helps you avoid that.

Confirm whether the likely pathway actually suits your property
Flag risks that could affect approval, cost or timing
Understand what to do next — and what to avoid
Get a written summary you can keep, refer back to, or share
Free result
✓ Approval pathway
✓ General timeline
✓ Rough cost range
✓ General guidance only
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Includes a 15-minute call if you want to talk it through

Prepared by a building designer based on the property details you submitted.

Timeline
Approval fees
Approval fees only. Build costs are separate — see estimate below.
What to know
Your next 3 steps

What will this actually cost to build?

Answer 5 quick questions and we'll give you a realistic build cost estimate with a breakdown by finish level — plus the consultants you'll need and what they cost.

Build cost estimate —
Budget
$2,500–$3,200/m²
Mid-range
$3,200–$4,200/m²
High-end
$4,200–$6,000+/m²
Build cost estimates only. Exclude approval fees, consultant fees, demolition, landscaping and fitout. Add 15–20% contingency. Rates based on Hunter/Newcastle region 2026.
Consultants you'll likely need

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Kati Ross — RO-KA Studio, Newcastle NSW
Masters in Architecture
General guide only. Confirm with a qualified professional before making decisions.
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