The main difference is that a SMP is more detailed than a SDA and is used for large residential and non-residential developments comprising of ten or more residential dwellings, more than 1000m2 of non-residential Gross Floor Area (GFA) or developments over four storeys.

A SDA is instead used for small to medium sized developments comprising of 3-9 residential dwellings or 500m²to 1000m²of non-residential Gross Floor Area (GFA), or alterations 500m²to 1000m²

 

The level of information required for a SDA varies for project to project depending on the scale of the project. 

SDA requirements include:

• Details on how the development has achieved minimum expectations for sustainable design performance – can use STEPS/SDS tool
• A written sustainability statement
• Details on proposed sustainability measures
• Environmental impact assessment
• Environmental objectives and Council standards

The BESS (Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard) along with a STORM or MUSIC assessment and other recommended assessments can be used to undertake a SDA.

 

The cost of the overall assessment of a development is dependent on its size and complexity and therefore requires a specific quote. For further enquiries or an obligation free quote please call us or use the link below.