Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 13, 2009 12:36 pm We are about 7 weeks from handover, and want to start looking to get a fencer in place (suggestions for fencers most welcomed). One side of our block has another new build, so should be no issues there - a simple half share of a regular new fence. The other side of our block is the top of the estate. The boundary line runs all the way across the whole estate. with our block as one corner if you know what I mean? So, basically, the current owner of the adjoining land (an orchard) has about 20 half share fence lines. I think the land has recently sold to a developer, but is in such early stages that no drawings are available from council to view. Now, my query is, the new (or indeed existing) owners of the orchard will no doubt not fancy paying half share of several hundred meters of fencing. Currently, there are round fence posts about a meter high, with a bit of chicken wore in-between and an electric fence wire along the top. It looks crap, has holes in the chicken wire and is not really suitable as a boundary fence - however, it is 'technically' a fence. Is this existing fence enough for the adjoining owners to not have to pay half share of a new fence? Would they simply have fix any holes and that's that, or as we have developers guidelines as to fence type and height, are they obliged to pay half for a new one? Any comments greatly appreciated. Thanks. Re: Fencing - what constitutes a minimum fence for half share pu 2May 13, 2009 11:00 pm Hey Tony & Emma, Generally, the rule of thumb has always been that a standard fence is a 5ft timber paling. In some area's though, council now say that a colour bond fence is the standard. You are usually required to get a couple of competitive quotes and go with whichever is cheaper. You can always go with a more expensive option, such as a higher fence, or different material, however, if the other party doesn't agree to it you simply have to foot cost's over what the standard 50% would cost if that makes sense. Re: Fencing - what constitutes a minimum fence for half share pu 3May 14, 2009 7:26 am Thanks for that, and yes, it makes sense about the cost over 50% of 'standard'. I called the council yesterday and they told me that the land adjoining has been sold to a developer. They have not given the developer approval for their plans yet though. The council are going o give me a call back today to see if there is anything written into the land transfer or development plans regarding fencing with adjoining properties. I think, for the moment, we'll just get the fence done and send the half share bill to the new land owners and see what happens. Cheers. My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =… 0 6936 Hi, only for walking. It is a narrow 1.5m paved area next to house. 2 5441 Thanks Draftroom that definitely helps a heap. We are still at the very early stage of planning to see what kind of house would fit on our plot. While we are on a… 3 15781 |