MJD Projects works with City Beach homeowners on extensions, full home renovations, second-storey additions, and architectural drafting. Design, drafting, and construction are managed by the same team, which means fewer handoffs, more accurate pricing, and one point of contact throughout.
City Beach is a premium coastal suburb in the City of Cambridge, about 10km west of Perth CBD. The suburb has a mix of 1960s and 1970s homes and newer builds, all on large blocks. Property values are strong, and renovation briefs here tend to be substantial: second-storey additions, rear extensions, and full home transformations.
Structural work and additions in City Beach require development approval from the City of Cambridge. The council has its own residential design guidelines covering setbacks, height, and bulk, separate from the heritage overlay framework used in suburbs like Highgate or Mt Lawley. Requirements may vary between councils. MJD is familiar with the City of Cambridge planning environment and manages approvals as part of our service.
High-value renovation projects carry more risk when separate firms handle design, drafting, and construction. Plans drawn by one party get interpreted differently by another. Costs set at design stage shift during construction. Delays accumulate when decisions require sign-off from multiple businesses.
MJD keeps everything in-house. Your designer and drafter are the same team as your builder. Drawings reflect actual construction costs, not design-stage estimates. Marcus is on site personally throughout construction, so decisions get made quickly and nothing falls between parties.
Marcus has worked across City Beach and the surrounding western suburbs for over 20 years. He understands local planning requirements, council guidelines, and the approval process.
If you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and a budget in mind, Marcus can visit your home, assess the space, and give you a clear picture of what is achievable.

