The Only Drafting Tool You Need for
Development Applications & Council Approvals

Drafting with Confidence

Create professional drawings for development applications. Our platform empowers homeowners, builders, and architects to draft quality plans with guidance on common compliance requirements.

SolidDrafter is a professional drafting tool designed for homeowners, builders, and architects across Australia

Development Application Plans

Need plans for your DA submission? Easy peasy! Create site plans, floor plans, and elevations with tools for setbacks, heights, and annotations commonly required by planning authorities.

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Australian Planning Guidelines

Need to meet Council Requirements? Too easy! Templates and tools designed to align with Australian planning requirements and council submission formats.

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Save Time & Money

No access to a professional drafter? No worries! Create your own development application plans and save both time and money while achieving professional-quality results.

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Council Submission Ready

Ready to submit to council? Sweet as! Export PDF plans ready for direct council submission. All drawings maintain professional quality and scale requirements expected by Australian planning authorities.

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Tutorial Videos

Need help getting started? All good! Comprehensive training covering actual development applications, council requirements, and state-specific planning guidelines through our YouTube channel.

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Online Platform

Want access anywhere? We've got you! No software downloads required. Access from anywhere around the world. Perfect for site visits, council meetings, or working from home. Works on any device with internet.

Simple, honest pricing

Draw your own council-ready plans — a fraction of a draftsman's fee.

Free

$0
 
  • Unlimited drawing
  • 1 active project
  • Watermarked DRAFT PDF export only
Start drafting — free

Pro

$110
/month · 3-month minimum
  • Unlimited projects
  • Clean PDF + DXF export + share access + .sdd files
  • All project builders & templates
Subscribe to Pro

Ready to Start Your Next Project?

Experience the next generation of CAD drafting designed specifically for
development applications and council approvals.
Be among the first to streamline your technical drawing workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about SolidDrafter

What is SolidDrafter designed for?

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SolidDrafter enables homeowners, builders, and architects to draft professional plans for development applications across Australia. We're an Australian business designed specifically for Australian planning requirements and council submission standards.

Can I create plans for council development applications?

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Absolutely! SolidDrafter bridges the gap between what councils require and what property owners can create themselves. Generate compliant site plans, floor plans, and elevations that meet Australian development application standards for lodgement with city councils.

Is this a DIY solution for development applications?

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Yes! SolidDrafter empowers you to DIY your development application plans, potentially saving thousands in drafting fees. Our platform provides the professional tools and Australian-compliant templates needed to create council-ready documentation.

Do I need to download any software?

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No downloads required! SolidDrafter is a fully online service that works in your web browser. Access your projects from anywhere online, perfect for site visits, council meetings, or working from home.

What types of drawings can I create for development applications?

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Create comprehensive development application packages including site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings. Drawings include common setbacks, building heights, and annotation guidance typically required by councils. Exports to PDF format for submission.

Do you provide training for Australian planning requirements?

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Yes! We offer extensive tutorial videos specifically covering Australian development applications, council requirements, and step-by-step guides for creating compliant plans and elevations across different Australian states and territories.

Can I export drawings for council submission?

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Absolutely! Export your drawings to PDF format for council submission, presentations and modifications. All exports maintain professional quality and scale requirements.

Is SolidDrafter a civil/structural design tool?

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SolidDrafter is solely an online drafting platform that creates plans and elevations for council approvals. This platform is not designed for civil/structural engineering design. If you require engineering design for your project, please contact us at admin@solidcoreeng.com.au. SolidCore Engineering is a civil/structural consultancy company registered in Australia. We provide full design packages for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Australia on a regular basis.

Is SolidDrafter compliant with Australian building standards?

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SolidDrafter provides templates and tools designed to help create drawings that align with Australian building codes and council guidelines. However, compliance with building standards requires professional review and certification by qualified practitioners. We recommend consulting with licensed architects, engineers, or building surveyors for official compliance verification.

Contact Us

Get in touch with our friendly team

For enquiries & technical support: support@soliddrafter.com.au

For Civil & Structural Design: admin@solidcoreeng.com.au