Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Has anyone in Canberra used a NSW builder 2May 12, 2009 7:16 pm John, Tarin and the Kids Built and moving in to the Regent Grande with Masterton homes http://thebrownsaremovingtothecountry.blogspot.com Re: Has anyone in Canberra used a NSW builder 5May 13, 2009 6:07 pm John, Tarin and the Kids Built and moving in to the Regent Grande with Masterton homes http://thebrownsaremovingtothecountry.blogspot.com Re: Has anyone in Canberra used a NSW builder 10Jul 10, 2009 3:32 pm KT+2 "plot ratio must be no more than 50% of the block", that's the gross floor area of ALL storeys + garage. Too bad for all those people who bought compact (<250m2) blocks. What's that, a single garage with a bedroom over? I think that the plot ratio is a little confusing. Talking to ACTPLA they said it only applied to 'standard blocks' which are 500m or more. Under 500m you could still get it approved under the merit code as long as it met the setback conditions, building envelope, solar access etc. If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be… 0 14069 Wow I hadn't realised things had gotten that pricey in just a couple of years since I built, that is crazy with how much land is now costing if you aren't lucky enough to… 3 7103 there is only 20% difference in concrete strength between 20 mpa and 25 mpa, so check with your engineer first if it fits his calculation tolerances. There are ways to… 6 18298 |