Certified Planning and Development - CPD

30/05/2026

Certified Planning and Development are proud to have partnered with Norwood Basketball Club Inc to provide planning services for their development application for a new elite basketball training facility in Stepney.

Planning consent has now been granted by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters. We simply can't wait to see the development unfold over the coming months.

Six months of planning and hard work has brought us here..... The team at Norwood Basketball Club are thrilled to announce the opening of The Inferno Performance Hub. A premier destination for hoopers. A space designed to ignite basketball development from grassroots participation through to high-pe...

04/05/2026

Submitting a development application? One of the biggest causes of delays isn’t major design flaws. It’s the small, overlooked details.

Councils frequently request additional information to ensure compliance, and in many cases, these requests come down to three commonly missed areas:

• Driveway and parking design
• Site facilities
• Trees and vegetation management

Missing information on these elements can lead to Requests for Information (RFI) or Requests for Documentation (RFD), slowing down your approval timeline.

By understanding and addressing these requirements early in the design process, you can streamline approvals, reduce back and forth with Council, and keep your project moving forward.

Avoid development approval delays by addressing driveway design, site facilities, and tree management early to meet council requirements and reduce RFIs.

17/02/2026

We’re proud to share that CPD has officially commenced work on our 500th project!

Thank you to our clients and partners for your continued trust. We’re looking forward to the next 500 projects and helping more South Australians bring their development goals to life.

CPD celebrates commencing its 500th project as it enters its fourth year, delivering professional planning and development solutions across South Australia for residential, commercial and land division projects of all sizes.

19/12/2025

Thank you to all our clients and partners for an amazing year. May your Hollidays be merry, bright and full of joy! ✨❄

See you in 2026! 🥂

08/12/2025

Thinking of investing or building on the Fleurieu Peninsula?

This insightful guide walks you through the region’s zoning, overlays and planning restrictions. Simply a must read for developers, investors and landowners looking to navigate the Planning and Design Code in this region.

Discover how planning overlays in the Barossa Valley affect land use, development, and approvals under South Australia’s Planning and Design Code.

01/12/2025

For those thinking of undertaking a project in the Adelaide Hills, this is a must read!

Discover how planning overlays in the Barossa Valley affect land use, development, and approvals under South Australia’s Planning and Design Code.

31/10/2025

We’re currently involved in a range of projects across the Barossa Valley and thought it would be valuable to share some insights into the key planning overlays in the region.

See how these overlays might impact your next development project.

Discover how planning overlays in the Barossa Valley affect land use, development, and approvals under South Australia’s Planning and Design Code.

17/10/2025

What is Verification?

You may have heard this term before, but read our latest article to find out what is actually happening in the background. Learn why getting this step right is critical to an efficient planning consent!

Learn what "verification" means in South Australia's planning system, why it matters, and how to avoid delays in your development application by lodging a complete and compliant submission.

25/09/2025

Designing within constraints doesn’t mean compromising on outcomes.

Our latest case study shows how we secured planning approval for two double-storey dwellings on a 544 m² undersized site, without a single RFI from Council.

By focusing on alternative designs, maximising landscaping, and providing robust stormwater solutions, we achieved a great result for both our client and the surrounding neighbourhood.

Discover how we secured planning approval for two double-storey dwellings on a 544m² undersized site, with no RFIs and minimal Council delays.

01/08/2025

We’re excited to officially welcome Sathya Meepagalage to the Certified Planning and Development team as a Graduate Planner!

Sathya joined us at the start of July and is already proving to be a fantastic addition. While she recently completed her Master of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of South Australia, she brings several years of planning experience from her home country of Sri Lanka.

With a strong academic foundation and diverse international experience, Sathya adds a unique perspective to our growing team.

Certified Planning and Development welcomes new urban planner Sathya to the team. With international experience and strong academic credentials, she brings practical, innovative, and sustainable planning expertise to every project.