Compare our landscape design packages and find the right fit for your project, from a straightforward council-approval plan to a full upscale design with 3D visualisation.
At Dapple Landscape Design, we offer a comprehensive range of Sydney landscape design services, including backyard concept designs, Council DA landscape plans for new homes, and upscale garden designs for clients with substantial construction budgets. No two projects are the same, so we've structured our packages around what different projects actually need, not a one-size-fits-all offer.
Speak directly with our principal landscape designer on 1300 DAPPLE (1300 327 753) or send a message using the form below, and we'll come back to you with a tailored quote.
Quick answer
We offer three landscape design packages: a DA/CDC council-approval plan for new homes and developments, a concept design package for backyard renovations that don't need approval, and an upscale design and 3D package for larger construction budgets. Every quote is tailored to your specific site, scope and council requirements; contact us for pricing based on your project.
Why Landscape Design Packages Vary So Much in Price
If you've searched around, you'll have noticed landscape design pricing in Sydney is anything but consistent, and for good reason. A concept sketch for a small courtyard and a full DA-ready documentation set for a new home with a pool are fundamentally different pieces of work, requiring different levels of detail, different site analysis, and different council compliance.
Rather than quote a single number that doesn't reflect your actual project, we've built three packages around the three most common project types we see, so you can identify which one fits your situation before you get a tailored quote.
The right question isn't "what does a landscape plan cost?"
It's "what does my project actually need?" A DA plan for council approval, a concept design for a renovation, and a fully documented upscale build are three different jobs, and pricing them the same way would either overcharge simple projects or undercut complex ones.
Compare Our Three Landscape Design Packages
Use the table below as a starting point, then read the full package details underneath for exactly what's included in each.
What you need
DA/CDC Plan
Concept Design
Upscale & 3D
Council or developer approval
Onsite consultation
Detailed plant list
3D visualisation
Lighting design
Best suited to
1. DA/CDC/Developer Approval Landscape Plans
Entry-level, built for council approval
- 1:100 / 1:200 detailed landscape plan to suit council or developer regulations
- Detailed plant list with a link to our plant profiles
- Landscape specification showing how to install each aspect of the garden
- Planting details and retaining wall details where required
- Site calculations
- No onsite consultation included
Why choose this package? This is our entry-level offering, best suited to those building a new home who need something straightforward to get their project approved and underway. We're experienced with council requirements across Sydney and the Blue Mountains, and this package is built specifically to answer what councils are looking for. See our landscape DA plans page for more detail on our approach to council documentation.
2. Concept Design Package With Onsite Consultation
Mid-range, for renovations that don't need approval
- 1:100 / 1:200 landscape concept plan with a simple, creative layout of your garden
- Detailed plant list with a link to our plant profiles
- Tree planting details
- Materials list and quantities
- On-site consultation and measurement
Why choose this package? This is for your typical backyard renovation that doesn't require council approval, a garden concept you can construct at your own pace, with the confidence of a proper site consultation behind it.
3. Upscale Landscape Design & 3D Package
Premium, fully documented and visualised
- 1:100 / 1:200 detailed landscape plan with specific, hand-picked materials
- Planting plan and detailed plant list with photos
- Mood board
- Lighting design
- Materials list with quantities and photos
- Planting and construction details
- An in-depth onsite consultation
- 3D concept model, perspective images, flythrough video and interactive 3D model
Why choose this package? This is for projects with a construction budget of at least $100,000+, where a professional team builds a highly detailed design. Julian Saw, our principal landscape designer, personally meets with you and prepares the plan himself.
Why 3D matters at this level: 3D models help you accurately visualise a garden before a single spade goes in the ground, particularly useful if you find two-dimensional plans hard to read. Elements like feature walls, steps and lighting are genuinely difficult to represent in 2D, and a 3D model leaves no surprises; every element of the project is visibly represented before construction begins.
Check out one of our latest 3D models below, or on our Instagram page.
Which Package Is Right for Your Project?
Building a New Home?
If you need a landscape plan purely to satisfy council or a developer's DA/CDC conditions, start with our DA/CDC package.
Renovating a Backyard?
If it's an existing garden that doesn't need approval, our concept design package gives you a proper plan and a site consultation.
Building at Scale?
If your construction budget is $100,000 or more and you want full documentation and 3D visualisation, choose our upscale package.
Not sure which fits? That's exactly what the call is for: tell us about your site and what you're trying to achieve, and we'll recommend the right package and a tailored quote to match.
Get a Tailored Quote for Your Project
Every site, scope and council requirement is different. Tell us about yours, and we'll recommend the right package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why don't you list prices for your packages?
Landscape design pricing depends on site size, complexity, slope, existing structures, council requirements and the level of documentation needed. Two properties of the same size can require very different scopes of work. Rather than quote a figure that might not reflect your project, we provide a tailored quote once we understand your site and goals, so the number you receive is accurate, not a starting estimate that changes later.
How do I know which package I need?
If your project needs council or developer approval, start with the DA/CDC package. If it's a backyard renovation that doesn't need approval, the concept design package is the right fit. If your construction budget is $100,000 or more and you want full documentation with 3D visualisation, the upscale package is designed for that scale. If you're unsure, call us, and we'll help you work it out.
Does the DA/CDC package include a site visit?
No, our DA/CDC package is designed as our most streamlined, cost-effective option and doesn't include an on-site consultation. If you'd like a site visit as part of your plan, our concept design and upscale packages both include one.
What's the difference between a concept design and a DA landscape plan?
A DA landscape plan is prepared specifically to meet council or developer approval requirements and follows a defined format councils expect. A concept design is for renovations that don't need council sign-off; it's a creative layout plan for a garden you'll construct at your own pace, without the compliance documentation a DA requires.
Do you offer online consultations if I'm outside Sydney?
Yes. We offer an online landscape design service, so you can access the same packages wherever you're based in Australia. See our online landscape design page for details.
Landscape designer perspective
The Right Package Isn't the Cheapest One, It's the One That Matches Your Approval Path
The most expensive mistake we see isn't overspending on a plan; it's choosing the wrong type of plan for the project. A concept design won't satisfy a council DA. A full DA package is more documentation than a simple backyard refresh needs. Getting the package right from the start avoids paying twice, once for the wrong plan, and again for the right one.
Tell us what your project needs to achieve- approval, a renovation, or a showcase garden- and we'll match you to the right package and quote accordingly.
Fill out the form below and tell us what package you're interested in. One of our experts will be in touch straight away.