Expert Building Design in Burwood Heights

Burwood Heights is a quiet, leafy pocket in Sydney’s Inner West, known for its family-friendly streets, heritage homes, and close proximity to Burwood’s bustling CBD. With a strong focus on preserving its residential charm and heritage character, Burwood Heights offers a peaceful lifestyle while remaining highly accessible to shopping, schools, and transport.

DMR Designs provides tailored building solutions in Burwood Heights, ensuring all projects respect the suburb’s unique character and conservation areas, while aligning with Burwood Council’s planning regulations.

We deliver Burwood Heights building designs that blend modern functionality with timeless style.

Why Choose DMR Designs for Building Design in Burwood Heights?

  • Heritage-Sensitive Designs: Specialists in conservation zones and heritage overlays.

  • Family-Oriented Homes: Custom designs for modern living in traditional streets.

  • Compliance Experts: Navigating Burwood Council’s strict requirements.

  • Sustainable Solutions: Energy-efficient options for new and renovated homes.

  • Tailored Services: From extensions to complete home rebuilds.

Our Burwood Heights designs balance heritage sensitivity and modern comfort.

Burwood Council Requirements for Building in Burwood Heights

 

  • Zoning types

    • R2 (Low Density Residential) – dominant in Burwood Heights

  • Setbacks

    • Front: 4.5–6 m

    • Side: 0.9–1.5 m

    • Rear: 3–8 m

  • Typical lot sizes

    • Detached homes: 400–600 m²

    • Dual occupancies: minimum 450 m² with sufficient frontage

  • Key constraints

    • Many properties fall within heritage conservation areas

    • Height restrictions: 8.5 m maximum for dwellings

    • Extensions must complement existing heritage streetscapes

  • Utilities available

    • Fully serviced with water, gas, sewer, electricity, and NBN

Building in Burwood Heights requires designs that respect heritage and residential character.

For detailed council regulations and submission guidelines, visit the Burwood Council website.

DA vs CDC: What’s Right for Your Burwood Heights Project?

Whether it’s a Development Application (DA) or a Complying Development Certificate (CDC), we’ll guide you in finding the fastest and most compliant approval pathway—anywhere in New South Wales.

Here’s a quick breakdown to help you understand the difference:

DA (Development Application):

  • Required for heritage renovations, dual occupancies, or non-standard builds.

  • Ensures council approval where conservation overlays apply.

CDC (Complying Development Certificate):

  • Possible for straightforward new homes and compliant extensions.

  • Limited in heritage zones, where a DA is usually required.

Need help figuring out which route suits your site? We’ll assess your block and walk you through your options.

 

FAQs About Building Design in Burwood Heights

  • Yes, but subject to minimum lot size and frontage, with council oversight.

  • Yes, if the property is within a heritage conservation area.

  • A mix of heritage homes, renovated cottages, and modern upgrades.

  • While we know the Burwood area well, we also work across many suburbs within the Burwood Council area, including Burwood Heights, Enfield, Croydon, and more. Additionally, we are available for select projects up to 4 hours away from the Burwood Council area.

  • Cost depends on the scope of your project. We’ll walk you through pricing during your discovery call so you know exactly what to expect.

Ready to take the next step?

From heritage restorations to specialized compliance plans, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. We’d love to hear about your Burwood project and how we can assist.

Our Building Design Services in Burwood Heights

We provide custom home designs, heritage renovations, duplexes, and extensions, with a focus on council compliance and elegant design.

What to Expect: Our Building Design Timeline

A step-by-step look at how we take your project from concept to council approval and beyond.

Every project starts with a discovery call and ends with council-approved, build-ready plans.

Here’s how we make it easy from start to finish:

Step 1 - Discovery Call

  • Let’s chat! We’ll have a quick call to understand your project and see how we can help.

Step 2 -Site Visit & Consultation (5–7 days)

  • We’ll meet at your site (or virtually), take a closer look, and discuss your vision in detail.

Step 3 - Fee Proposal (2 days)

  • You’ll get a clear, no-surprises proposal with the scope, timeline, and costs.

Step 4 - Concept Design (4 weeks)

  • We’ll create initial design ideas and layouts tailored just for you.

Step 5 - Design Development & Expert Coordination (2 weeks)

  • We’ll fine-tune the design and collaborate with any needed specialists (engineer, energy consultant, town planner, geo tech engineer, bushfire, heritage consultant, etc).

Step 6 - Final Adjustments (1 week)

  • We’ll polish everything and prepare the final drawings for submission.

Step 7 - Submission for Approval

  • We handle the council or certifier submission, so you’re ready for the next steps.

Want the full breakdown?

View our detailed process here.

From Plans to Reality: See How It All Comes Together

Explore our Burwood Heights project portfolio, featuring designs that showcase sensitivity to heritage and modern family needs.

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Home Designs

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Building in Burwood Heights requires a careful balance of compliance and creativity—DMR Designs delivers both.

Ready to Start Designing Your New Home in Burwood Heights?

We’re here to help you take the next step, whether you’re

starting fresh or upgrading your Burwood home.

We’d love to hear what you have in mind. Book a discovery call or send us a message, and we’ll be in touch within 48 hours.

Not based in Burwood Heights?

DMR Designs proudly works with homeowners across the entire Burwood Council area. From Burwood Heights and Enfield to Croydon and beyond, we bring the same personalized design approach to every project—no matter where you call home.