The majority of applications relating to developing your land must now be lodged via the NSW Planning Portal which is not an easy process to the inexperienced.
Why worry yourself when Casson Planning & Development Services (CPDS) can take the stress out of the whole process?
CPDS can provide as much or as little assistance required for your project.
CPDS can simply lodge documents that have already been prepared for applications, including (but not limited to) the following, at an affordable price.

Lodgment of documents on the NSW Planning Portal

Development applications

Complying development certificates

s68 applications – including water, sewer, on site sewerage systems

s138 applications – constructing new access crossings

Construction Certificates

Occupation certificates

Appointment of Principle Certifying

Performance of certification work

Subdivision certificates

Building Information Certificates
Who We Are
& How We Help
ABOUT CASSON PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
- David Casson established Casson Planning & Development Services in 2015, following 25 years in Local Government as a Town Planner and initially as a Health and Building Surveyor.
- David had experience in a number of other Local Government Areas (LGAs); Campbelltown City, Wingecarribee Shire, Rylstone Shire, Scone Shire and Upper Hunter Shire. David finished his local government career as the Director of Environmental Services at the Upper Hunter Shire Council.
- David then worked with an Upper Hunter based Surveying Company for 4 years before establishing CPDS. This experience of nearly 40 years, provides a broad knowledge about the operations of Local Government, the private industry and the needs, expectations and frustrations of clients when dealing with their particular LGA.
- David has submitted hundreds of applications to LGA’s all over NSW and has a keen appreciation of both sides of the development table. During his career he was responsible for the assessment and subsequent determination of applications, and for the last 12 years, the preparation and submission of applications.
- Making the process as stress free for the client as possible is a major objective of CPDS.
- CPDS has had over 200 applications determined via the NSW Planning Portal process since its introduction. This knowledge and experience will work for you.
- While having been based in the Upper Hunter area for many years – CPDS has lodged applications all over NSW and is more than happy to discuss proposals and the type of assistance that can be offered for any Local Government Area in NSW.


In addition to the lodgment of applications, further assistance can be provided including:
- Preparation of statement of environmental effects for all types of development applications Preparation of site plans etc for s68 and s138 plans
- Basic drafting services
- Project management – liaising with contractors, specialists, Principal Certifiers (Council or Private) etc required to achieve development, construction certificate, complying development certificate, etc approvals.
- Submissions to council to modify development consents, review conditions of consent etc.
- With a wide range of experience and contacts for contractors and specialist services that may be provided, CPDS can be your one stop shop with regards to your development.



