GET YOUR DUPLEX APROVED
With Confidence
Developing a duplex is one of the most effective ways to unlock value from your property — but it also comes with planning risk, approval complexity, and costly mistakes if not handled correctly.
At Amores, we provide an integrated duplex design and town planning approval service, managing the process from concept through to council approval with clarity, experience, and accountability.
Duplex and dual-occupancy projects require more than just drawings. They demand a clear understanding of planning controls, site constraints, and council expectations.
Our approach combines architectural drafting and town planning support into one coordinated service, helping reduce approval delays, redesigns, and unnecessary consultant handovers.
Whether you’re an owner-developer, small builder, or investor, we guide your duplex project through a clear, structured approval pathway.
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What We Do Differently
Many duplex projects stall because design and planning are handled separately. We integrate both from the outset.
With Amores, you get:
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Planning-aware duplex design from day one
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A clear approval strategy aligned with council controls
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One point of contact for design, planning documentation, and lodgement
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Reduced risk of redesign during assessment
This means fewer surprises and a smoother path to approval.
Who This Is For
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Owner-developers planning a duplex or dual occupancy
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Small builders seeking approval-ready documentation
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Investors looking to maximise site potential
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Clients wanting one team responsible for both design and planning
If your project requires Development Application (DA) approval, this package is designed specifically for that process.
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What’s Included in the Duplex Package
Duplex Design
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Custom duplex or dual-occupancy layout tailored to your site
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Efficient planning-compliant design focused on yield and usability
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Buildable documentation developed with construction in mind
Town Planning & Approval
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Comprehensive Town Planning Report prepared to support the DA
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Council lodgement and coordination
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Council liaison and responses to Requests for Information (RFI)
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Minor plan amendments required to progress approval
Visualisation & Documentation
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3D visualisations suitable for DA submissions and early presentation
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Council-ready architectural drawings prepared for assessment
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Our Process (Clear & Structured)
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Feasibility & Brief
Review of site constraints, planning controls, and project objectives. -
Design Development
Planning-aware duplex layout with iterative refinement. -
DA Documentation
Preparation of drawings and Town Planning Report. -
Council Lodgement
Submission, liaison, and response to council feedback. -
Approval Progression
Minor amendments as required to support approval.
Experience You Can Rely On
With over 18 years of experience across residential and planning-led projects, we understand how councils assess duplex applications and where issues typically arise.
Our focus is on clear documentation, practical design, and approval confidence — not unnecessary complexity.
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Fees & Engagement
Duplex projects are scoped based on site conditions, planning requirements, and complexity.
Pricing is indicative and confirmed once scope is reviewed.
We offer:
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Clearly defined scope
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Fixed-fee packages where possible
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Transparent variation handling if requirements change
Important Information
Planning documentation is prepared as part of an integrated design and approval service.
Final approval outcomes remain subject to council assessment and statutory requirements.
Surveying, engineering, and statutory fees are not included and are paid directly by the client.