Construction Management Plans

What is a Construction Management Plan?

A Construction Management Plan (CMP) outlines how a construction project will be managed to minimise impacts on surrounding areas. Most NSW councils require a CMP as a condition of Development Consent for complex or large developments, including:

New multi-dwelling or commercial developments
Excavations and basement works
Sites with particular traffic or environmental sensitivities
Projects in dense or constrained urban areas

The CMP is reviewed by council officers to ensure community amenity, safety, and local infrastructure are protected during construction. Development works can only commence once Council has approved your CMP, hence the importance of preparing and submitting a robust CMP that clearly addresses Council’s stated requirements.

What Councils Are Looking For

While each council has its own format, a typical CMP must address:

Site description and scope of works
Construction hours and staging
Access, traffic and pedestrian management
Noise, vibration and dust control
Waste management and site cleanliness
Stormwater and sediment control
Tree protection
Public safety and security
Communication with affected stakeholders

Our team prepares CMPs that are tailored to the specific project and location, ensuring alignment with local council requirements and DA conditions.

Our CMP Services

Full-Service CMP – Quote on Request.

We prepare a custom Construction Management Plan for your project based on your plans, site details, and Council’s stated expectations. Our services include:

Review of plans and documentation

Site-specific review

Compliance with local council templates

1x round of feedback and revision

Delivered in editable Word format

Liaison with Council & submission of docs directly to Council*

*if required

Management Plan Requirements for Less Complex Developments

In instances where developments are smaller or less complex in nature than projects requiring a comprehensive Construction Management Plan, councils will generally call for certain elements of a CMP to be produced as stand-alone documents. These can include:

Erosion and Sediment Control Plans

Waste Management Plans

Traffic Management Plans

Noise and Vibration Management Plans

As these plans are simply sub-elements of a more comprehensive CMP, we can also prepare any of these plans on your behalf.