Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 29, 2011 4:14 pm Hi guys my first post. Basically what i have is a House on a 480ish sqm block (so half a full block size) the house is set back abit on the block its a rater old house which is quite small.. Last year the guys that have the back block built a new 4BR house there.. its all up and looks great. My question is if i was to knock my house down what are the laws regarding building a new house on the block, how much can i build forward on the block towards the street?? is there any legal requirements, etc etc... would it be worth it?? My block is in a very nice court in Boronia Melbourne, so this is why i am asking as i love the area, just not sure if its worth knocking the house down and building, if i can do this how big can my new house be... hope you can understand my gibberish thanks. Re: Question: Regarding subdivision and building/demolishing 2May 29, 2011 5:26 pm The normal setback from the street is 5m. If you were in an old area such as Collingwood, Richmond, South Melbourne you could build as close to the street as the existing houses The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Question: Regarding subdivision and building/demolishing 3May 29, 2011 5:41 pm The Victoria Rescode states that the set back is a minimum distance of 9 metres or the average setback of the houses each side of your property, whichever is the lesser. But speak to the relevant council, as variations may be possible with an application fee/drawings and approval from neighbours etc i would not be signing anything on the day read your contract about when builder submits final invoice generally, have to meet builder within 7 days of receiving final… 1 4716 Hi All, Recently we have signed a contract with Burbank and we are not aware that they have just DORSET, SURREY, HAMPSHIRE, KENT, PILBARA and REDGUM bricks from PGH are… 0 3128 Thank you @. Tried to play with the facade models but the exact colour is not matching up. 2 3230 |