Services
At Peninsula Design & Drafting, we offer a complete suite of residential design services tailored for homeowners, investors, and developers across Melbourne’s south-east and the Mornington Peninsula. With nearly two decades of experience, our team of expert building designers and drafters is committed to bringing your vision to life with precision, creativity, and compliance.
From initial concepts through to final approvals, we manage the entire design and documentation process—streamlining what can often be a complex journey.
1. Concept Design & 3D Home Design
Every great build starts with a great design. Our concept design service focuses on understanding your lifestyle needs, design preferences, and site constraints to deliver a home that is both beautiful and practical. We produce early-stage plans and, where requested, 3D home design models to help you visualise how your future home or development will look before you commit to construction.
Whether you’re creating a modern home in Mount Eliza, a dual occupancy in Mornington, or a coastal holiday house in Rye, we tailor each design to reflect your goals, surroundings, and budget.
2. Development Site Feasibility Assessments
Before you purchase a property or begin a project, it’s essential to understand what’s possible. Our development site feasibility service examines zoning restrictions, overlays, topography, setbacks, easements, and site access. This ensures you’re fully informed on what can legally and practically be built on the land.
We’ve helped countless clients avoid costly surprises and make confident, well-informed investment decisions across suburbs such as Rosebud, Hastings, and Safety Beach.
3. Town Planning Applications
Many projects across the Mornington Peninsula and Melbourne’s south-east require a town planning permit before building approval can be granted. Our team manages the preparation and submission of town planning applications, including working with local councils, planning consultants, and third-party stakeholders to ensure your plans meet ResCode and all overlay requirements.
Whether you’re dealing with bushfire zones, heritage overlays, or coastal planning schemes, we have the experience to streamline your planning approvals and get your project moving.
4. Working Drawings for Building Approvals
Once your design is finalised and planning is approved, you’ll need detailed working drawings for your building permit and construction. These documents are used by builders, engineers, building surveyors, and other consultants to progress your project.
We prepare comprehensive drawing packages that include:
- Floor plans and elevations
- Site plans and sections
- Internal layouts and cabinetry
- Joinery and construction detailing
- Window and door schedules
- Shadow diagrams and overlooking assessments (where needed)
These plans are fully tailored to your site and meet all current codes and council requirements.
5. Interior Design & Material Selections
To ensure your home is cohesive inside and out, we offer interior design documentation and selection assistance. We work with you to select finishes, fixtures, fittings, and materials that match your aesthetic and lifestyle.
This includes advice on:
- Floor and wall materials
- Paint colours and palettes
- Tapware and fittings
- Kitchen and bathroom finishes
- Lighting plans and cabinetry layout
We provide visual references and sample boards to help you make confident choices and keep the build on track.
6. Project Coordination
Our service doesn’t stop at design—we also help coordinate every stage of your project. We regularly liaise with:
Structural engineers
- Land surveyors
- Soil testers
- Energy efficiency consultants
- Building surveyors
- Builders and trades
This ensures that your documentation is complete, your approvals are progressing, and your team is working together toward the same vision. Our strong relationships with local professionals also mean we can recommend trusted service providers if needed.
7. Support During Construction
Once construction begins, we continue to support you. We offer construction-phase guidance to help interpret drawings, respond to builder queries, and ensure the design intent is preserved throughout the build.
This is particularly useful for custom or complex projects where on-the-spot decision-making is required.
Who We Work With
Homeowners building or renovating
Property developers and investors
Builders seeking accurate documentation
Architects and designers requiring drafting support
Real estate professionals assessing land potential