Salt Street House | Concord
Awards & Recognition
Winner – Best Heritage
Finalist – Alterations & Additions
Building Designers Association of Australia — BDAA National Design Awards 2025
Winner – Alterations & Additions ($900k–$1M)
Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing Awards 2023
Project Overview
Salt Street House is a major heritage renovation and rear extension in Concord, and a strong example of how carefully considered building design can preserve original character while delivering the modern functionality homeowners need. The project involved working with a heritage-listed home in an established Concord setting, requiring a respectful design response, detailed documentation and a cl
Heritage Approval & Council Negotiation
Navigating the approval process for a heritage property is rarely quick or simple. For this project, nearly a year was spent in detailed negotiation with Canada Bay Council to move the Development Application through to approval. The design needed to protect the home’s history while introducing a modern rear extension that improved liveability, space and everyday function without compromising the heritage value of the original dwelling.
Construction Quality & Design Detail
Working on a heritage property always presents unique challenges, and the owners had a strong eye for detail throughout the process. The builder’s execution was also critical to the success of the project, with the completed construction helping the home achieve major recognition at the 2023 Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing Awards. The result was a carefully finished heritage renovation where design intent, construction quality and original character were brought together successfully.
Resale Value & Project Outcome
Beyond the awards, Salt Street House became a major success from an investment perspective. When the owners sold the property in 2024, they achieved a substantial profit and, according to the project information provided, the home sold well above the market average and set a new sales record for the neighbourhood. This makes the project a strong example of how quality heritage home design in Concord can elevate both lifestyle value and long-term property value.
Planning a Heritage Renovation in Concord or Sydney?
Distinct Innovations provides building design, architectural drafting and council approval support for heritage renovations, conservation area extensions and major residential alterations across Concord, Canada Bay, Strathfield and Greater Sydney. If you are planning a heritage renovation or extension, we can help guide your project from early concept design through to Development Application approval.
Heritage extension, renovation and restoration navigating complex Canada Bay Council to achieve record-breaking resale value.
