Browse Forums Building Standards; Getting It Right! Re: Desperate for Information New Build next door 4May 12, 2020 8:19 pm HelenM MClark HelenM Hi I’m desperate to find some answers and hoping for advice from a builder or someone who’s been down this track. Next door there is a new proposed build that didn’t require a planning permit. The soil has been built over 2 metres to the top of my 1.7 m high side fence. The house will start above the fence line and continue for 8 metres .The building surveyor is no help. Can’t see any plans. Council have sent me back to building surveyor. VBA are not answering calls due to caronavirus. They will be able to see right into my backyard with absolutely no fence for privacy as they will be above the fenceline. What can I do?? Council will be your best chance, keep pushing them hard for answers. No one else will be much help. Thank you so much. I have been passed from planning to building and they’ve told me to go to the VBA. I’ll call them again tomorrow. Push them hard, try get in contact with their municipal building surveyor. Get him/her to explain to you how they will not be looking into your backyard as you havn't seen the drawings you need some peace of mind. They are the key player you want to speak directly with. Good luck! Registered Building - Always happy to help where I can and simply loves the game. DM me if you need help in VIC. i imagine you also have another contract with an architect? and yeah, whatever other's said about special conditions and appendices 16 11145 0 2182 We are at the stage on our build in Kilcoy, Queensland where we need to get our fencing installed but we cant get any contact details for our neighbours to give them… 0 2797 |