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From Café Fitouts to Office Towers – We Get You Approved
Commercial developments come in all shapes and sizes – but they all require the same thing: a well-prepared, strategically positioned Development Application (DA). At Deep River, we help businesses and developers get council approval with clear advice, expert planning documentation, and total project coordination.
Whether you’re setting up a local café, launching a fitness studio, or delivering a multi-storey office building, we know how to position your proposal for success.
Our Commercial DA Services
We manage the entire DA process from initial advice through to final approval. Our core services include:
- •Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE)
A concise, expert report that justifies your proposal in plain language – ideal for small to mid-sized developments. - •Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
For larger or higher-impact proposals, we coordinate and prepare a full EIS, including any necessary specialist studies. - •Strategic Planning Advice
Get clear direction before you commit – including zoning checks, planning risk, and pathway options. - •Project Management
We coordinate architects, traffic engineers, acoustic consultants, and any other specialists needed to support your DA – all managed under one roof. - •Council Liaison
We handle all communication with council, prepare responses to RFIs, and keep the approval process moving.
Drawing upon Deep River’s extensive experience, we are able to guide you through what developments are permissible under existing planning laws and regulations.
What Is a Commercial Development Application?
A Commercial DA is required when you want to build, renovate, or change the use of a property for business purposes. This includes:
- •Opening a café, restaurant, or retail space
- •Setting up a medical practice, childcare centre, or wellness studio
- •Constructing or upgrading commercial and mixed-use buildings
- •Changing land use or operating hours
- •Extending or reconfiguring commercial premises
Your DA needs to be tailored to the specific requirements of your local council - and it must demonstrate that your proposal is suitable, safe, and aligns with planning controls.
Who We Work With
- •Small Business Owners – Cafés, restaurants, gyms, dance studios, medical clinics
- •Commercial Landowners – Owners looking to reposition, extend, or redevelop commercial assets
- •Property Developers – Delivering retail, office, or mixed-use projects
- •Architects & Designers – Who need expert planning input to support concept designs
Whether it’s a single tenancy or a full commercial precinct, Deep River delivers.
Why Choose Deep River?
- •We understand commercial.
Our planning advice always reflects commercial realities - timeframes, budgets, and business goals. - •We scale to your needs.
From boutique local operators to large-scale developers, we adapt our approach to suit your project and your team. - •We make it easy.
Council requirements can be complex. We simplify the process and do the heavy lifting, so you can focus on your business.
Affordable, Professional, No-Nonsense
You don’t need to overpay to get it done right. Deep River offers competitive, fixed-fee pricing for commercial DA documentation and project management - with no compromise on quality. We work with clients at all stages and all sizes.
Let’s Get Your Business Moving
Contact Deep River today to speak with a commercial DA expert.