Multi-Unit Development
Multi-unit is a different game. You need to maximise what the site can deliver without ending up with homes nobody wants to live in — and you need it all to pass council first time. We design dual occupancies, townhouses, and small apartment developments that balance yield with liveability. After 20 years navigating ACT and NSW planning codes, we know exactly how far you can push it.
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Long Beach Terraces, NSW
What you get
Every multi-unit development project includes comprehensive documentation and support.
- Site yield and feasibility analysis
- Planning compliance assessment
- Concept massing and unit layout options
- Full design development for each dwelling
- Landscaping and shared space design
- Construction documentation for all units
- Energy ratings for each dwelling
- DA and BA lodgement and management
Why it matters
Feasibility-first approach
We confirm the numbers stack up before you invest in full design. No surprises at the DA stage.
Planning expertise
Deep knowledge of Territory Plan rules, dual occupancy codes, and multi-unit provisions in the ACT and NSW.
Quality at every unit
We do not sacrifice design quality for yield. Every dwelling gets thoughtful design attention.
Our approach
How we deliver multi-unit development — step by step.
Test the numbers
Before design begins, we assess yield, setbacks, parking, and open space to confirm the development is viable.
Optimise the layout
Every unit needs light, ventilation, privacy, and outlook. We iterate layouts until the site works hard without feeling forced.
Design for approval
Planning rules for multi-unit are strict. We know them intimately and design to comply, not to fight.
Document for construction
Multi-unit documentation requires precision. Every unit, every party wall, every shared element — clearly drawn and specified.
Examples of our work
A selection of projects where multi-unit development played a central role in the design outcome.
Development overview
Thredbo Alpine Lodge
Common questions
Answers to the things clients ask most about multi-unit development.
Can my block support a dual occupancy?
It depends on block size, zoning, and planning rules. We can do a quick feasibility check to find out.
How many units can I fit on my site?
This is determined by plot ratio, setbacks, parking requirements, and open space provisions. We assess all of these during feasibility.
Do you handle the subdivision?
We design for future subdivision and can coordinate with surveyors, but the survey and titling process is handled by a registered surveyor.
Works well with
Most projects combine several services. These pair naturally with multi-unit development.
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your project and we'll recommend the best path forward.