Expert Building Design in Maroubra Beach

Maroubra Beach is a vibrant coastal suburb celebrated for its surf culture, wide sandy beach, and relaxed seaside lifestyle. The suburb offers a mix of modern apartments, family homes, and beachfront properties, attracting both young professionals and families who enjoy coastal living. With local cafés, parks, and excellent transport links, it remains one of Sydney’s most desirable beachside communities.

DMR Designs provides tailored building solutions in Maroubra Beach that reflect its coastal lifestyle and residential character while ensuring compliance with Randwick City Council planning regulations.

We proudly serve Maroubra Beach with designs that balance style, practicality, and coastal durability.

Why Choose DMR Designs for Building Design in Maroubra Beach?

  • Coastal Living Expertise: Homes designed to maximise ocean views and natural ventilation.

  • Resilient Designs: Structures built with materials suited to salt air and coastal conditions.

  • Compliance Knowledge: Experienced with Randwick City Council’s coastal planning controls.

  • Lifestyle Focus: Designs that cater to families, surfers, and professionals.

  • Energy Efficiency: Sustainable features like passive cooling and solar integration.

Our Maroubra Beach designs create functional and stylish homes suited to the coastal environment.

Randwick Council Requirements for Building in Maroubra Beach

 

  • Zoning types:

    • R2 Low Density Residential

    • R3 Medium Density Residential

    • RE1 Public Recreation (near beachfront areas)

  • Setbacks:

    • Front setbacks generally 4m – 6m, consistent with neighbouring homes

    • Side and rear setbacks depend on lot size and building type

  • Typical lot sizes:

    • Detached homes: 450m² – 700m²

    • Beachfront apartments/townhouses: 600m²+

  • Key constraints:

    • Coastal hazard and flood planning requirements

    • Height controls to preserve beachside character

    • Salt corrosion considerations for materials

  • Utilities available:

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

Building in Maroubra Beach requires careful planning to balance lifestyle needs with council standards.

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

DA vs CDC: What’s Right for Your Maroubra Beach 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 multi-unit developments or homes in coastal hazard zones.

  • Necessary for projects exceeding height limits or heritage-affecting sites.

CDC (Complying Development Certificate):

  • Suitable for new single homes, duplexes, and renovations that meet all planning requirements.

  • Provides a streamlined approval process for compliant projects.

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 Maroubra Beach

  • Durable materials such as treated timber, concrete, and marine-grade steel are recommended to withstand salt air and corrosion.

  • Yes, height limits apply to preserve the natural outlook and low-rise character of the beachside area.

  • In most cases, yes, provided height and setback requirements are met, and a DA may be required depending on the site.

  • While we know the Randwick area well, we also work across many suburbs within the Randwick City Council area, including Coogee, Kensington, Maroubra, and more. Additionally, we are available for select projects up to 4 hours away from the Randwick 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 coastal-inspired homes to specialized compliance plans, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. We’d love to hear about your Randwick project and how we can assist.

Our Building Design Services in Maroubra Beach

We create customised designs for beachside homes, duplexes, and apartments in Maroubra Beach.
From concept to approval, we focus on coastal resilience, lifestyle, and compliance.

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 Maroubra Beach portfolio showcasing modern coastal designs that capture the essence of beachside living.

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Building in Maroubra Beach requires thoughtful design—and that’s where we excel.

Ready to Start Designing Your New Home in Maroubra Beach?

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

starting fresh or upgrading your Randwick 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 Maroubra Beach?

DMR Designs proudly works with homeowners across the entire Randwick City Council area. From Coogee and Kensington to Maroubra and beyond, we bring the same personalized design approach to every project—no matter where you call home.