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Jan 17, 2023
9:11 pm

Hi all, wondering if anybody knows the rational behind being allowed to build on the side boundary, 200mm off and then a jump to 1/1.2mtr for a single story.

I know the setback increase the higher the house is but what I'm confused by is why I can build 200mm off the boundary or it has to be all the way to 1/1.2. Why can't I build 300 mm off it for example or 500mm. A right little brain teaser this has been so any enlightenment would be much appreciated.

Also does anybody know the rational for having to splay a garage if you have an unusual side that fans as you follow the boundary? I heard that it's in the case of a fire somebody doesn't think that they have an exit out of the house only to find out that when the further down that they can't get out. Just wondering if this is true ?

thanks in advance for any help

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