Expert Building Design in St Peters

St Peters is an evolving Inner West suburb positioned along the Princes Highway and near the Cooks River, known for its mix of industrial conversions, modern townhouses, and pockets of older worker cottages. With strong transport links, emerging commercial hubs and redevelopment activity, St Peters appeals to developers, families and professionals seeking inner-city convenience with redevelopment potential.

DMR Designs provides tailored building solutions in St Peters that respond to its industrial-to-residential character, site-specific planning controls, and the suburb’s strategic redevelopment focus.

We proudly serve St Peters with designs that balance practicality, urban renewal, and local character.

Why Choose DMR Designs for Building Design in St Peters?

  • Urban Renewal Expertise: Experience with mixed-use conversions and infill redevelopment on former industrial lots.

  • Practical Layouts: Designs that maximise light, storage and amenity on compact and irregular sites.

  • Council Navigation: Proven knowledge of Inner West LEP and DCP controls affecting St Peters.

  • Contamination & Remediation Care: Early technical coordination for sites with industrial histories.

  • Adaptive Spaces: Flexible plans for townhouses, terraces, warehouse conversions and small apartment projects.

Our St Peters projects combine smart urban design, technical rigour and council-ready documentation.

Inner West Council Requirements for Building in St Peters

 

  • Zoning types

    • R1 General Residential

    • R2 Low Density Residential

    • R3 Medium Density Residential

    • IN2 Light Industrial / Mixed Use pockets in former industrial precincts

  • Setbacks

    • Front setbacks generally align with established street wall or masterplanned precinct controls; some mixed-use corridors require podium/upper-level setbacks.

    • Side and rear setbacks vary by zone and building height; larger redevelopment parcels often incorporate bespoke setbacks in site-specific DCPs.

  • Typical lot sizes

    • Small terraces/infills: 120m² – 300m²

    • Townhouse/duplex lots: 300m² – 700m²

    • Redevelopment / mixed-use sites: 600m²+ (site-specific controls commonly apply)

  • Key constraints

    • Former industrial land means some sites require environmental site assessments and remediation.

    • Specific precinct and site-specific DCP controls apply (including height/stepback and built form rules along Princes Highway/unwins bridge precincts).

    • Heritage items and conservation pockets can limit façade and roofline changes in certain streets.

  • Utilities available

    • Fully serviced with water, sewer, electricity, gas, and NBN (typical for Inner West urban areas).

Building in St Peters requires site-specific design thinking that responds to remediation risk, precinct controls and evolving LEP/DCP rules.

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

DA vs CDC: What’s Right for Your St Peters 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):

  • Typically required for mixed-use conversions, apartment developments, and sites subject to site-specific DCP or remediation conditions.

  • Best where proposals need variations, or where heritage/remediation/traffic impacts must be tested through assessment.

CDC (Complying Development Certificate):

  • Suitable for single dwellings, compliant duplexes or small extensions where the proposal meets all LEP/DCP standards and the site is straightforward (i.e., not contaminated, not heritage-listed and within standard zone limits).

  • Useful for faster approvals on low-risk 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 St Peters

  • Yes — many St Peters sites have industrial histories; a preliminary site investigation is commonly required early in the design process to determine remediation needs and constraints.

  • Yes, but they are governed by precinct-specific LEP/DCP provisions that set heights, setbacks and stepbacks — early feasibility and a site-specific approach are essential.

  • Yes — warehouse conversions are common, but they usually require a DA to address structural, heritage (if relevant), contamination and servicing matters.

  • While we know the Inner West area well, we also work across many suburbs within the Inner West Council area, including Newtown, Marrickville, Leichhardt, and more. Additionally, we are available for select projects up to 4 hours away from the Inner West 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 terrace renovations to specialized compliance plans, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. We’d love to hear about your Inner West project and how we can assist.

Our Building Design Services in St Peters

We provide end-to-end design for warehouse conversions, townhouses, duplexes and small apartment projects, including site investigations, remediation coordination, DA/CDC documentation and liaison with council and certifiers.
From concept to construction, we ensure your St Peters project is robust, compliant and future-proofed.

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

Browse our St Peters portfolio to see projects that respond to industrial heritage, remediation needs and precinct controls while delivering modern, livable homes.

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Building in St Peters requires local planning knowledge and technical expertise—we bring both.

Ready to Start Designing Your New Home in St Peters?

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

starting fresh or upgrading your Inner West 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 St Peters?

DMR Designs proudly works with homeowners across the entire Inner West Council area. From Newtown and Marrickville to Leichhardt and beyond, we bring the same personalized design approach to every project—no matter where you call home.