Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Aug 25, 2011 10:27 am Hi all, We have finally come to the time that we need to start planning our backyard entertaining area. BUT are stuck with the design process. We basically know what we want - outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, open fireplace, spa etc, BUT the problem is to know the rules and regulations when it comes to building on a fence line and easement. Also how to work out the best outlay arrangement for sun wind etc. Do we go to a landscaper or a architec? We are building it ourselves as we have exp but its the council permits and design that we need help with. We dont want to fork out a huge amount as we are under a tight budget but any help will be greatly apprec. So who do I go to for help? Forrester 43sq We have our keys (3/6/11) Now it's time to decorate (that's the fun part.lol) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37598 Re: Help needed with planning backyard entertaining area 2Aug 25, 2011 11:50 am I'd go straight to the horse's mouth (so to speak) and talk to someone at the council. Depending on who answers the phone they can be a goldmine of information and (best of all) they are free! Even if they can't help they may be able to refer you to the appropriate professionals (most councils keep a list of the people working in their locality). Otherwise I would say a landscaper is the person to see - especially if they normally work in your local area they will (hopefully) know all the rules and regulations. Good luck! Re: Help needed with planning backyard entertaining area 3Aug 25, 2011 3:44 pm if you only need the design aspect done and then DIY then a landscape architect is the avenue you need to go down if the budget allows. Some of the larger more prominent landscaper companys offer a design service as well. The designer will obviously need experience in the local town planning regs etc. Da Vinci Outdoor Living Architectural landscaping http://www.davincioutdoor.com Give Jonathan a call. Tell him you know me. He is in my opinion the best surveyor I have ever worked with. His number is 0425 285 622 All the best Simeon 3 12391 CDC Housing Code 3 When to apply Floor Area external face of wall vs Gross Floor Area internal face of wall. Reading thru CDC Housing Code 3, lets take a lot 915sqm.… 0 16552 I am not based in Victoria however i had a quick look into your question to understand what you were asking. The way I read the regulations, overshadowing relates to the… 1 2233 |