Sydney & Melbourne Floor Plans, Drafting & DA Drawings. Fixed Fee, Fast Turnaround.
Our in-house draftsmen and town planners will help you design a home floor plan, prepare DA documentation, and council submissions — all under one fixed fee. No delays. No hidden costs.
✔ Professional floor plans prepared by in-house draftsmen. Residential and commercial
✔ DA drawings & documentation prepared to council standards — first submission ready
✔ Fixed-fee drafting service: know your cost before we start, no hourly billing surprises
✔ 10+ years across residential drafting, renovations, and new builds
Ready to Get Your Drawings Started?
Free 30-min call. We will scope your drawings, confirm your fixed fee, and get started fast. No obligation.
Currently accepting new drafting projects — limited slots available each month.
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10+ Years Residential Drafting
Sydney & Melbourne Based
Fixed-Fee Transparency
End-to-End Delivery
“Woods Mead made the entire process feel like a partnership rather than a transaction. What truly impressed me was their knack for getting council approval without unnecessary delays.”
– Rachel Cunningham
Why our floor plans get council approved and others do not.
Most drafting services hand you drawings. We hand you council-ready documentation.
The difference matters. A floor plan that looks great but is not prepared to council standards will get rejected, delayed, and cost thousands in revision fees and lost time.
Our in-house draftsmen work alongside specialist town planners from day one. Every floor plan, DA drawing, and construction document we produce is prepared with council approval in mind — not retrofitted later.
One fixed fee. One team. One submission. That is the Woods Mead drafting difference.
From first sketch to final build — Our five-stage process
Stage 1: Concept
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We begin by taking a detailed brief and creating two distinct concept options. Each concept considers both your budget and the planning controls that apply to your site. We then walk you through the design in our office, making adjustments together until it’s right. All of our designs are developed in 3D, giving you a computer-generated model to fully visualise your future home.
Stage 2. DA Documentation
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Once the concept is confirmed, we prepare a complete Development Application (DA) drawing set. This includes coordinating and organising all required external consultants, preparing the in-house town planning documentation, and finalising detailed council drawings. Everything is completed to the exact standards required for submission.
Stage 3. DA Lodgement & Management
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We lodge the application on your behalf and manage the process with Council from start to finish. Acting as the applicant, we bring our extensive experience in dealing with Councils to ensure the process is as smooth and efficient as possible.
Stage 4. Interior Design
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Alongside the DA process, we guide you through the full interior design journey. This includes finishes schedules, FF&E schedules, and the selection of materials for kitchens, bathrooms, joinery, and beyond. Our team manages the process, ensuring all interior elements complement your home’s overall design vision.
Stage 5. Builder Engagement
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When approvals are in place, we manage the builder engagement process. This includes preparing tender packages, obtaining competitive quotes, and liaising with builders to answer technical questions. Through our trusted network of quality builders, we ensure you receive the best combination of price, craftsmanship, and delivery.
The Finished Product
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Built on years of collaboration and a shared vision, Woods Mead creates bespoke homes that reflect the individuality of every client.
The result of seamless, end-to-end design.
Rozelle Terrace
A complete restoration and renovation that blends heritage character with modern living.
North Bondi
Restoration and major renovation of a semi-detached dwelling, transforming it into a refined residence with a high-quality contemporary design.
What sets our integrated studio apart:
10+ Years Design Experience
Integrated Town Planning Partner
Accept a Handful of Projects Each Year
End-to-End Service: Concept to Completion
Builder Engagement and Selection Support
Current Projects
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![A modern two-story house with a black garage door, a striped front door, and a balcony with white railing. There are trees and shadows on the driveway and house.]()
Rozelle Terrace
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![Modern white house with black and wooden accents, surrounded by green grass and trees, with a black and white dog on a concrete porch.]()
Longueville House
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![Modern residential house with black garage door, white and black exterior walls, large windows, and surrounded by trees, on a clear day.]()
North Bondi
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![Modern multi-story house with large glass windows, concrete accents, and tropical plants outside, featuring a small front yard, stone steps, and an upper balcony with glass railing.]()
Clovelly House
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![Aerial view of a building under renovation, with sections of the roof and walls torn down, construction materials and debris scattered, orange safety cones, and a worker.]()
Double Bay House
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![Modern two-story house with white walls, large black-framed windows, and a balcony with a black railing, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.]()
Dover Heights House
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![Modern white house with large windows, wooden slats, and a landscaped yard with trees, on a bright day with a blue sky.]()
Maroubra House
“After over a decade working across design, council and construction, we saw how often homeowners were let down by slow processes and unpredictable costs. So we built a better way - a refined system that cuts delays, reduces costs and delivers stronger outcomes for our clients.”
Scott Bidmead & Tom Ellwood
Founders
FAQs
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Yes. We offer drafting-only services for clients who have an existing concept and need DA documentation prepared to council standards.
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Yes — secondary dwellings, granny flats, and dual occupancy are a regular part of our residential drafting work. We handle floor plans, DA drawings, and council lodgement.
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We work on a fixed fee, not hourly. Your fee depends on project scope and is agreed upfront. We confirm this in your free scoping call.
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Most projects move from concept to council-ready plans within a few weeks, not months. Timelines vary by council and project scope, but our streamlined process keeps things moving fast.
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Everything you need for a smooth design journey — concepts, revisions, council-ready plans, planning coordination, and builder support. One clear price from day one.
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We’re an integrated studio of designers, architects and planning partners. That means faster timelines, fewer touchpoints, clearer communication and no inflated fees.
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Yes. We manage the entire approval process — lodgement, responses, coordination and communication — so you never deal with council alone.
With our specialist planning partners and experience across NSW/VIC councils, we design with approval in mind, giving your project the strongest possible pathway.
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We specialise in renovations, extensions, dual occupancies, knockdown-rebuilds and custom homes across NSW and Victoria.