Monday 1 December 2025

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to get your property projects organised so you can make the most of the Christmas break. Many small-scale works don’t require formal approval but knowing what’s permissible and having the right surveys and reports in place can save you time, money, and stress.

At Parker Scanlon, we pride ourselves on our impressive turn-around-time, if we receive the go-ahead by the end of this week (4pm Friday 5th December), any of the services listed below can be completed before Christmas, giving you the confidence to start or finish projects over the holiday period. *Subject to permissibility and site conditions (site access, weather etc).

Surveying Services we can turn-around prior to Christmas

• Contour Surveys
• Boundary Pegging
• Identification Surveys
• Detail Surveys

Town Planning Services we can turn-around prior to Christmas

• Approval Pathway Reports
•  Quickly determine if your project is Exempt, Complying Development, or requires a Development Application (DA).
• Heritage Exemption Applications 
• Gain approval for minor works to Heritage listed buildings or sites mapped in a Heritage Conservation Area. (Subject to Council Approval).
• Planning Feasibility Reports – Understand what’s possible on your site before committing to design or construction. (Note: Approval Pathway Assessments can be prepared using written details provided by the client and site photos with no architectural plans required.)

Why Act Now?

Completing your surveys and reports before Christmas means:

• No delays when trades are available.
• Confidence your project meets planning requirements. Peace of mind heading into the new year.

Our Turnaround Times

• Surveying Services: Typically, 7–10 days from engagement.
• Town Planning Reports: 3–5 business days.* (Timeframes may vary depending on site access, weather, and certificate turnaround times.)*

Don’t Miss the Pre-Christmas Window enquire today!