Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Feb 24, 2015 12:49 pm Hi I used this forum about 5-6 years ago when I built my first home in Lyndarum Estate North Epping. Now looking to build my next home and have bought a block in Eucalypt Estate in Wollert. The block I have put a deposit on is irregular shape. The drive is on the short side of the block which is just under 29mtr long while the other side is a whopping 36mtr long. It's also a nice big 18mtr wide block. With setbacks being the biggest for your garage to allow for a driveway that fits a car, it pushes most of the larger homes into the too big for the block category. We certainly have the width for a big house, but that shorter side with combination of easement and driveway setback really rules out a lot of options. I am thinking my best bet is to have the crossover changed to the other side - that gives a bit more flexibility with the block. Does anyone have any experience with this? I would love to hear about it. Thanks! Current build Porter Davis Brookwater 49, Eucalypt Wollert Build: 24th Jul 2015 - Approx Mar 2016 Previous build DFH Columbia 21, Lyndarum Epping North Build:20th Jul 2009 - 18th Dec 2009 Re: Moving a crossover to opposite side 2Feb 24, 2015 3:52 pm We changed the position of our crossover but you need to get permission from council to do so. We spoke to someone at council first and then just included it in our DA for the house. Re: Moving a crossover to opposite side 3Feb 24, 2015 4:01 pm Hi Kes, We moved our crossover from one side of the block to the other. In Brisbane, the City Council allows self-assessment so we meet their conditions (no trees/signs or drains were in the way) and filled out the application and received the permit. We had to reinstate the gutter and footpath where the crossover was (in plain concrete) and cut into the gutter where the driveway is now. Having said all that, I've just re-read and seen where you are, so....... https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/building-planning-and-transport/roads-and-transport/road-and-parking-rules/works-in-road-reserve-permit#crossing and https://www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/building-planning-and-transport/roads-and-transport/road-and-parking-rules/~/media/Forms/Building%20Planning%20and%20Transport/Roads%20and%20Transport/Vehicle%20Crossing%20Request%20Form.pdf Good luck. ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: Moving a crossover to opposite side 4Feb 24, 2015 8:23 pm Thanks guys! Current build Porter Davis Brookwater 49, Eucalypt Wollert Build: 24th Jul 2015 - Approx Mar 2016 Previous build DFH Columbia 21, Lyndarum Epping North Build:20th Jul 2009 - 18th Dec 2009 Re: Moving a crossover to opposite side 5Apr 13, 2015 4:47 pm Hi all, sorry for using the same thread but I hope someone can help. We're building a side-by-side dual occ in Caulfield VIC (Glen Eira council), with centralised crossover proposed. We've got the planning permit issued, but being the end customer and not familiar with how it works, going forward we're actually wondering who can actually do such work? On top of that, being in the permit conditions, we also requested to relocate the water drainage side entry pit and a small tree (quoted by council for $600 odd to just remove and reinstate it!) on the nature strip affected by the proposed crossover. My understanding that these all are council's or the responsible authorities assets, but are we to get someone like a concreter or plumber to do such work? Or can we get council to inspect and quote the job for us all up? Our builder advised that we complete the side entry pit relocation work first before they can commence the construction, but I guess, correct me if I'm wrong, it's not only a matter of relocating the side entry pit itself, as it also involves the vehicle crossover relocation/reinstatement as well. Appreciate all your replies, thank you! Cheers 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 72344 Hi HomeOne, I'm in the midst of landscaping a cat run down the side of my house, and the recent rains have me wondering if I need to install some sort of drainage. I've… 0 12290 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 |