Heritage Renovation Feasibility Session
A 90-minute consult to clarify what's possible – and what to do next with your home.
Renovating a period or character home – whether formally heritage-listed or not – is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Heritage overlays, council constraints, uncertain costs, and too many design options can leave you stuck.
A Heritage Renovation Feasibility Session gives you clarity, direction, and a confident next step, before committing to a full design process. Providing clarity early, before time, money, or momentum are lost.
Session details:
On-site: $490 + GST (90 mins)
If you proceed to Full Service, the session fee is credited toward your project.
Is this right for you?
This session is ideal if you’re:
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planning a renovation, restoration, or extension to an older home
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unsure what council may allow, or what's realistically achievable
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considering staged works vs doing it properly once
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wanting layout advice before engaging a builder
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ready to move forward but needing clarity first
What we’ll cover
Every project is different, but we typically review:
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your goals, priorities, and how you want to live in the home
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the home’s existing character and what’s worth preserving
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key constraints (heritage controls where applicable, planning controls, site limitations)
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early ideas to improve layout, flow and natural light
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risks, unknowns, and the common mistakes to avoid
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the smartest next step based on your budget and timeline
What you’ll walk away with
After your session, you’ll have:
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Clarity on whether your renovation goals are realistic
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A clear recommendation for your best next step
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Confidence about the process (and what to expect from council)
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A stronger sense of scope, priorities, and direction
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A plan to move forward — without guesswork
How it works?
After booking, I’ll ask for a few quick details so the session is focused and productive:
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address/suburb
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what you’re hoping to achieve
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any existing plans/photos (if you have them)
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timing goals (even if they’re loose)
You’ll then receive a confirmation and we’ll lock in a time.
What happens after the session?
If you’d like to proceed, the next step is typically one of these:
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Concept Design (Standalone) - A focused design stage to explore options, refine direction, and create a concept plan.
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Full Architectural Service - From concept through approvals, documentation, and support during construction.
You’ll never be pushed into the next stage — the aim is clarity, not pressure.
Investment
On-site: $490 + GST (90 mins)
If you proceed to Full Service, the session fee is credited toward your project.
FAQs
No. The Feasibility Session is suitable for older or character homes with or without formal heritage protection.
If your home is heritage-listed or affected by a Heritage Overlay, we’ll discuss what that means in practical terms. If it’s not, the session still focuses on making thoughtful, context-aware decisions that respect the home’s character while improving how it functions.
Not at all — this is designed for the early stage.
Yes. It’s often the smartest time to get advice.
I can advise on planning risks and sensible pathways, but council decisions depend on the final proposal and site specifics.
If your project needs planning approval, I’ll prepare all the required drawings and documents, and manage the application on your behalf - including liaising with council to keep things moving.