Better Design. Smarter Planning.
Seamless Approvals.
Better Design. Smarter Planning.
Seamless Approvals.
Better Design. Smarter Planning.
Seamless Approvals.
Better Design. Smarter Planning.
Seamless Approvals.
Supporting homeowners and developers across South Australia with clear design, strategic planning, and streamlined approvals.
Supporting homeowners and developers across South Australia with clear design, strategic planning, and streamlined approvals.
Supporting homeowners and developers across South Australia with clear design, strategic planning, and streamlined approvals.
Supporting homeowners and developers across South Australia with clear design, strategic planning, and streamlined approvals.
We help homeowners, developers & planning professionals get clarity on requirements, prepare council-ready documentation, and move through approvals with fewer delays, less confusion, & greater confidence.
We help homeowners, developers & planning professionals get clarity on requirements, prepare council-ready documentation, and move through approvals with fewer delays, less confusion, & greater confidence.
We help homeowners, developers & planning professionals get clarity on requirements, prepare council-ready documentation, and move through approvals with fewer delays, less confusion, & greater confidence.
We help homeowners, developers & planning professionals get clarity on requirements, prepare council-ready documentation, and move through approvals with fewer delays, less confusion, & greater confidence.
Everything you need to take a project from idea to approval.
Everything you need to take a project from idea to approval.
Everything you need to take a project from idea to approval.
Planning advice, residential design, and council-ready documentation, delivered with clarity and precision.
Planning advice, residential design, and council-ready documentation, delivered with clarity and precision.
Planning advice, residential design, and council-ready documentation, delivered with clarity and precision.
What sets DAP Lab apart
What sets DAP Lab apart
What sets DAP Lab apart
Clear communication, council-ready documentation, & practical guidance built specifically for homeowners & developments that larger firms often overlook.
Clear communication, council-ready documentation, & practical guidance built specifically for homeowners & developments that larger firms often overlook.
Clear communication, council-ready documentation, & practical guidance built specifically for homeowners & developments that larger firms often overlook.
Clear communication, council-ready documentation, & practical guidance built specifically for homeowners & developments that larger firms often overlook.
Projects delivered
Across only plans, residential designs and developments and planning reports, from advice to final documentation.
Projects delivered
Across only plans, residential designs and developments and planning reports, from advice to final documentation.
Projects delivered
Across only plans, residential designs and developments and planning reports, from advice to final documentation.
Years of Experience
Proven experience delivering end-to-end projects, with expertise in planning, documentation, and council processes.
Years of Experience
Proven experience delivering end-to-end projects, with expertise in planning, documentation, and council processes.
Years of Experience
Proven experience delivering end-to-end projects, with expertise in planning, documentation, and council processes.
Council Approval Rate
Documentation prepared with Council requirements and Planning legislation in mind, helping applications move smoothly
Council Approval Rate
Documentation prepared with Council requirements and Planning legislation in mind, helping applications move smoothly
Council Approval Rate
Documentation prepared with Council requirements and Planning legislation in mind, helping applications move smoothly
What are our clients saying?
What are our clients saying?
What are our
clients saying?
Dipak Patel
Director | Ananta Homes
I have found DAP Lab owners very professional, dependable and someone upon whom you can trust. They have excellent in-depth knowledge about project feasibility, planning, approvals, design, interior design, and documentation. I would have no hesitation to recommend them for any projects related to South Australia.
Anthony Silvestri
Director | SafeSwim
We've been using DAP LAB for some time now to prepare site plans for Council submissions and couldn't be happier. They provide a high-quality product, are very responsive, and are always happy to make changes when needed. No job is too big or too small-highly recommend.
Harshal Patil
Mortgage and Financial Consultant
Huge shoutout to Rajat Shah at DAP Lab! I recently referred a client to him for an investment development project. We were hitting walls with standard 'flat-pack' designs that just weren't making the numbers work. Rajat’s expertise in planning and design—combined with his insider knowledge of the approval process—turned the project around.
Arun Shiva
Director | Maple Square Joinery Solutions
We’ve had a great experience working with DAP LAB's, Rajat Shah throughout the entire process. From getting plans approved to coordinating reports, everything has been handled efficiently and on time. Communication has been clear, transparent, and responsive at every stage. His commitment and professionalism made what could have been a complex process feel smooth and well-managed. Highly recommended.
Dipak Patel
Director | Ananta Homes
I have found DAP Lab owners very professional, dependable and someone upon whom you can trust. They have excellent in-depth knowledge about project feasibility, planning, approvals, design, interior design, and documentation. I would have no hesitation to recommend them for any projects related to South Australia.
Anthony Silvestri
Director | SafeSwim
We've been using DAP LAB for some time now to prepare site plans for Council submissions and couldn't be happier. They provide a high-quality product, are very responsive, and are always happy to make changes when needed. No job is too big or too small-highly recommend.
Harshal Patil
Mortgage and Financial Consultant
Huge shoutout to Rajat Shah at DAP Lab! I recently referred a client to him for an investment development project. We were hitting walls with standard 'flat-pack' designs that just weren't making the numbers work. Rajat’s expertise in planning and design—combined with his insider knowledge of the approval process—turned the project around.
Arun Shiva
Director | Maple Square Joinery Solutions
We’ve had a great experience working with DAP LAB's, Rajat Shah throughout the entire process. From getting plans approved to coordinating reports, everything has been handled efficiently and on time. Communication has been clear, transparent, and responsive at every stage. His commitment and professionalism made what could have been a complex process feel smooth and well-managed. Highly recommended.
Dipak Patel
Director | Ananta Homes
I have found DAP Lab owners very professional, dependable and someone upon whom you can trust. They have excellent in-depth knowledge about project feasibility, planning, approvals, design, interior design, and documentation. I would have no hesitation to recommend them for any projects related to South Australia.
Anthony Silvestri
Director | SafeSwim
We've been using DAP LAB for some time now to prepare site plans for Council submissions and couldn't be happier. They provide a high-quality product, are very responsive, and are always happy to make changes when needed. No job is too big or too small-highly recommend.
Harshal Patil
Mortgage and Financial Consultant
Huge shoutout to Rajat Shah at DAP Lab! I recently referred a client to him for an investment development project. We were hitting walls with standard 'flat-pack' designs that just weren't making the numbers work. Rajat’s expertise in planning and design—combined with his insider knowledge of the approval process—turned the project around.
Arun Shiva
Director | Maple Square Joinery Solutions
We’ve had a great experience working with DAP LAB's, Rajat Shah throughout the entire process. From getting plans approved to coordinating reports, everything has been handled efficiently and on time. Communication has been clear, transparent, and responsive at every stage. His commitment and professionalism made what could have been a complex process feel smooth and well-managed. Highly recommended.
Things You Might Be Wondering
Things You Might Be Wondering
Do I need Council approval before building or renovating?
Most building work, extensions, land division, verandahs, carports, and new homes require Development Approval before construction. We can review your property and prepare the required drawings and documents for lodgement through the planning portal.
What services do you provide as a design and planning consultancy?
Can you help with PlanSA / Development Application lodgement?
Can you prepare drawings for Council approval only?
How long does it take to get an approval from the Council?
Do you design custom homes or only prepare plans?
Do I need Council approval before building or renovating?
Most building work, extensions, land division, verandahs, carports, and new homes require Development Approval before construction. We can review your property and prepare the required drawings and documents for lodgement through the planning portal.
What services do you provide as a design and planning consultancy?
Can you help with PlanSA / Development Application lodgement?
Can you prepare drawings for Council approval only?
How long does it take to get an approval from the Council?
Do you design custom homes or only prepare plans?
Do I need Council approval before building or renovating?
Most building work, extensions, land division, verandahs, carports, and new homes require Development Approval before construction. We can review your property and prepare the required drawings and documents for lodgement through the planning portal.