Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 03, 2014 9:28 am We are looking at moving a fence forward to reclaim some more outdoor space, I'm a little concerned about an easement that runs down the side of our property. I'm wondering how deep easements are I'm concerned about putting in the posts and getting close to the easement. There is a fence there at the moment we just need to bring it forward to the pavement. The images attached show the plan of what we want to do. Understanding as follows: 1. Easement is 2 meters wide. (based on plan)? 2. Based on the document key there's drainage and sewerage (E4). 3. Are there are problems with bringing the fence right to the border of our property/pavement? 4. We have to leave the water and gas meters accessible. 5. Would I run into problems digging holes around the easement? 6. We would like to deck the reclaimed area with wood eventually, who should I speak with about building around the easement? 6. Any problems that may arise - who is the best person to speak to, council, engineer or a builder? Thanks in advance for any help. Google Image from above Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://imgur.com/hnQOY3u Plan with old fence Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://imgur.com/WC7EJMB Plan with proposed new fence Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://imgur.com/9oFyUPP Document key for easement information Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ http://imgur.com/5tJIobc Re: Please help me understand any implications moving a fenc 3Nov 03, 2014 4:00 pm Other than travelbugs comments above I can't see a lot of problems with moving the fence. If you plan to build a deck over the easement make sure you leave access for any manholes. 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: Please help me understand any implications moving a fenc 4Nov 03, 2014 4:15 pm Hi. I don't think you should have problem with easement as most councils don't need approvals for decks. As far as moving fence is concerned, i think you can move it to the edge of your property only and not to the pavement, and that too if there are no restrictions in your development document. Re: Please help me understand any implications moving a fenc 5Nov 04, 2014 8:12 am Thanks everyone, After speaking with the council we can move the fence up to 3m from the pavement, if we want to build higher than 1.5m (which we would) we would have to apply to the council to look at it in more depth. Ideally we would want a little closer to the pavement to reclaim more space. I can't seem to find anything in our development documents other than fencing has to be of certain materials, as it's a "new" estate circa 10 years old how long would the development documents apply ie. would they only apply for 10 years? Thanks. the sun master is the solar heating to "warm" the water in the tank the S26 is your hot water system which will heat the water (25 degrees?) so with both turned on you… 2 13974 i had the my concreters concrete right up to the fence. I have pits all along my path, so the water tends to drain away from the house and into the pits. There's only one… 7 12773 Hello everyone, I have a question regarding moving a chandelier after it has been mounted. The chandelier in question is quite large, measuring 4 meters… 0 72337 |