Expert Building Design in Strathfield

Strathfield is one of Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs, renowned for its grand homes, leafy avenues, excellent schools, and superior transport links. With its mix of heritage mansions, modern residences, and family-friendly streets, Strathfield offers a lifestyle of comfort and prestige.

DMR Designs specialises in creating tailored building solutions in Strathfield, combining luxury, functionality, and council compliance to deliver homes that meet the suburb’s high standards.

We proudly serve Strathfield with building designs that emphasise sophistication, liveability, and compliance.

Why Choose DMR Designs for Building Design in Strathfield?

  • Luxury Home Designs: Elegant layouts tailored to premium living.

  • Heritage Awareness: Respectful designs for character streetscapes.

  • Council Expertise: Proven experience with Burwood Council requirements.

  • Eco-Smart Designs: Energy-efficient, future-focused homes.

  • Customisation: Bespoke solutions for families, professionals, and investors.

Our Strathfield building designs combine prestige with practicality.

Burwood Council Requirements for Building in Strathfield

 

  • Zoning types

    • R2 (Low Density Residential)

    • R3 (Medium Density Residential)

    • R4 (High Density Residential, closer to Strathfield town centre)

  • Setbacks

    • Front: 6–9 m for larger homes

    • Side: 1–2 m depending on lot width

    • Rear: 6–8 m, varying by lot size and dwelling type

  • Typical lot sizes

    • Standard residential: 500–800 m²

    • Prestige homes: often 900–1500 m² or larger

  • Key constraints

    • Heritage conservation areas apply to several parts of Strathfield.

    • Building heights usually limited to 8.5 m for houses.

    • Dual occupancy requires a minimum 15 m frontage and compliance with density standards.

  • Utilities available

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

Building in Strathfield requires designs that balance luxury, heritage character, and compliance with council controls.

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

DA vs CDC: What’s Right for Your Strathfield 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 properties, prestige homes, and non-standard developments.

  • Essential in conservation zones or when seeking customised architectural outcomes.

CDC (Complying Development Certificate):

  • Suitable for duplexes, compliant new builds, and extensions.

  • Provides a faster approval pathway when designs meet all codes.

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 Strathfield

  • Yes, Strathfield has heritage-listed homes and conservation areas requiring special consideration.

  • Yes, if your block meets lot size, zoning, and frontage requirements.

  • The suburb features heritage mansions, luxury modern homes, duplexes, and townhouses.

  • 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 Strathfield

We deliver custom home designs, duplexes, heritage renovations, and prestige projects tailored to Burwood Council guidelines.

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

Discover our Strathfield portfolio, showcasing designs that blend architectural elegance with modern living standards.

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Building in Strathfield requires expert planning and an eye for detail—and DMR Designs delivers exactly that.

Ready to Start Designing Your New Home in Strathfield?

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 Strathfield?

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.