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Multi-Dwelling Housing (3-9 dwellings)
Townhouses, villas, or terraced units — typically 3-9 dwellings on one lot.
A$1,500,000–8,000,000 build cost16–52 weeks DA timeline
Typical pathway by state
NSW: DA — typically merit assessment under LEP. SEPP (Housing) medium-density CDC available in eligible LGAs.
VIC: Planning Permit under Cl 55
QLD: MCU + ROL (subdivision) — often impact-assessable
Required documents
- ✓All Single Dwelling docs
- ✓Site Coverage / GFA calculations
- ✓Communal open space schedule
- ✓Stormwater Detention (OSD) calculations
- ✓Traffic Impact Assessment
- ✓Waste Management (per dwelling)
- ✓Landscape Plan
Optional / triggered docs
- •Subdivision Plan
- •Strata Plan
- •Acoustic Report (mechanical plant noise)
Typical consultants
Key compliance checks
- ▸Density (FSR / R-Code / dwellings/ha)
- ▸Communal open space (typically ≥ 25% of site)
- ▸Per-dwelling private open space
- ▸Deep soil zone %
- ▸Visual privacy between dwellings
- ▸Articulated facade / streetscape contribution
- ▸Vehicle access + manoeuvring
- ▸Tree canopy / vegetation retention
Notes
Multi-dwelling is a step-change in complexity vs dual occupancy. Triggers Council referrals (waste, traffic, civil). Strata vs Torrens subdivision affects neighbour relations + ongoing management. Architect engagement is essentially mandatory.
Recommended pack for this project type
Complete DA Pack A$799