BESS & Sustainable Design Assessment
Council-ready ESD reports for planning applications — BESS scorecards and Sustainable Design Assessments for residential and mixed-use developments.
ESD reports your planner can assess
Many Victorian councils require a Sustainable Design Assessment, supported by a BESS (Built Environment Sustainability Scorecard) report, with a planning application. We document how the design meets council ESD policy in a clear, structured report.
- BESS scorecard and report
- Sustainable Design Assessment (SDA) narrative report
- Energy, water, stormwater, indoor environment, transport and waste categories
- Coordinated with WSUD and Waste Management Plans where needed
Note: SDA here means Sustainable Design Assessment (planning ESD) — not NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation.
Common questions
Do I need a BESS report or an SDA?
It depends on the council and the size of the development. Send us the council name and drawings and we’ll confirm what’s required.
When should the ESD report be done?
Before or with the planning submission, while design changes are still easy to make.
Can you also do the WSUD and Waste Management Plan?
Yes. We prepare WSUD reports and Waste Management Plans, so planning reports come from one team.