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Planning, sustainability and compliance consulting services supporting residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across New South Wales.

Areas We Service Across NSW

Supporting architects, builders, developers and homeowners navigate planning, sustainability and compliance requirements with confidence.

Trusted by homeowners, architects, builders and developers across NSW.

Senica Consultancy Group supports residential, commercial and mixed-use developments across New South Wales, helping architects, builders, developers and homeowners navigate planning, sustainability and compliance requirements with confidence.

Our team provides integrated BASIX Certificates, NatHERS Assessments, ESD Consulting, Town Planning, Waste Management Plans and NCC Compliance services from project conception through to approval.

Whether you are planning a new home, dual occupancy, residential flat building, commercial development or industrial project, we provide practical advice and approval-ready reporting tailored to your project's requirements.

20+

Years of Experience

20k+

Projects Completed

2k+

Clients Served

Regional Experience Across NSW

Senica Consultancy Group provides integrated planning, sustainability and compliance consulting services across metropolitan, regional and coastal New South Wales. Our team supports architects, builders, developers, building designers and homeowners with BASIX Certificates, NatHERS Assessments, ESD Consulting, Town Planning, Waste Management Plans and NCC Compliance services.  
From high-density developments in Sydney to residential projects throughout the Northern Rivers, Illawarra, Snowy Mountains and regional NSW, we help clients navigate increasingly complex planning and compliance requirements with confidence.

Residential development project demonstrating planning, sustainability and compliance consulting services across regional New South Wales.

Areas We Service

Who We Work With

Supporting the People Behind Better Developments

We support the consultants, decision-makers and property owners responsible for moving projects from concept to approval.

Developers

Approval-focused compliance advice for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.

Builders

Clear compliance documentation and practical guidance for construction-stage requirements.

Architects and building designers

Technical input that supports design decisions, documentation and regulatory coordination.

Homeowners

Straightforward support for BASIX, NatHERS and planning requirements for new homes, renovations, pools and secondary dwellings.

Built Around Approval Outcomes

Approvals can be delayed when compliance requirements are unclear, reports are inconsistent or documentation is not properly coordinated.   

Senica helps project teams address these issues earlier by reviewing the project requirements, identifying the right assessment pathway and preparing documentation that supports the approval process.

Earlier Clarity

Identify compliance obligations before they become late-stage problems.

Better Coordination

Bring related reporting and approval requirements into a clearer project pathway.

Practical Documentation

Prepare reports and certificates to support the project’s planning and compliance needs.

Clear Next Steps

Give project teams a more confident understanding of what is needed next.

Residential housing development requiring planning approvals, BASIX, NatHERS and development compliance services.
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Why Clients Choose Senica

  • New homes

  • Alterations and additions

  • Secondary dwellings

  • Dual occupancies

  • Multi-dwelling housing

  • Residential flat buildings

  • Mixed-use developments

  • Commercial developments

  • Industrial developments

  • Educational and community facilities

Why Clients Choose Senica

Development compliance is not just about preparing reports. It is about understanding the project, identifying approval requirements early and helping the team move forward with fewer unknowns.   

Senica brings together sustainability, planning and compliance expertise so project teams can make better decisions, avoid unnecessary confusion and progress with confidence.   

Approval-Focused Advice

We approach each assessment with the approval pathway in mind, helping project teams understand what is required and how to respond with practical, compliant documentation.

Practical Compliance Pathways

Our advice is designed to be technically sound, commercially aware and practical for real-world project delivery.

Clear Communication

We provide clear guidance so architects, builders, developers and homeowners can make informed decisions with confidence.

Integrated
Expertise

BASIX, NatHERS, ESD, town planning, energy efficiency and waste management advice can be coordinated through one consultancy team.

Integrated Support Across the Development Pathway

Senica supports project teams across the key compliance areas that influence residential, commercial and mixed-use developments in New South Wales.   

From early planning advice to sustainability assessments and approval documentation, our role is to help connect the requirements so the project team can move forward with more certainty.   

BASIX certificates and sustainability assessments for residential and multi-residential developments in NSW

BASIX Certificates and sustainability assessments for new homes, renovations and multi-residential developments.

NatHERS assessments and thermal performance modelling for energy-efficient residential developments

7‑Star NatHERS assessments and thermal performance modelling for new homes and residential developments.

ESD consulting services supporting sustainable building design and development outcomes

Sustainable design strategies and ESD reporting to support planning approvals, compliance and project outcomes.

Energy efficiency assessments including DTS, J1V3 and building performance consulting services

NCC energy assessments and energy efficiency solutions for commercial and mixed-use developments

Town planning consultants providing development application support for residential and commercial projects

Planning advice, development applications and council liaison support for residential and commercial projects.

Waste management planning services for residential, commercial and mixed-use developments

Waste management plans and council-compliant reporting for residential and commercial developments.

Reduce Risk. Improve Clarity. Move Forward.

The value of working with Senica is not just in receiving a report. The value is in understanding what the report means, how it fits into the approval pathway and what the project team needs to do next.

With integrated compliance support, project teams can reduce uncertainty, improve documentation quality and make more confident decisions before lodgement, during assessment and throughout the approval process.

Reduce Compliance Risk

Identify missing requirements, potential approval issues and documentation gaps earlier.

Improve Project Coordination

Connect sustainability, planning, energy efficiency and waste requirements through one compliance partner.

Move with Confidence

Give the project team clear advice, practical documentation and a more structured path forward.

Modern apartment development representing reduced compliance risk and clearer approval pathways for NSW projects
Green Star Accredited Professional logo supporting Senica’s sustainable building consulting credentials.
Home Energy Rating and NatHERS logos for Senica’s accredited residential energy efficiency expertise.
Professional accreditation logo for NABERS accreditation and energy efficiency expertise.

Accreditations, Memberships and Professional Capability

Senica’s work is supported by technical knowledge across sustainability, energy efficiency and development compliance services. The About page should link to a dedicated Accreditations and Memberships page where relevant qualifications, memberships, approved assessor credentials and technical capabilities can be clearly presented.

Frequently asked questions

Ready to Move Your Project Forward?

Contact Us

Ready to Get Started?

Every project is different. We take the time to understand your design, compliance requirements and approval pathway before recommending the most appropriate assessment approach.
Send your plans or project information to info@senica.com.au or call 02 8006 7784 and our team will provide project-specific advice, a tailored fee proposal and clear guidance on the next steps required for your project.

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