Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Neighbour building rear verandah on 1st storey overlooki 21Apr 21, 2010 1:38 pm How did you find out about the proposed balcony? Was the information in the form of a Development Application letter from your Local Council? If it was and you are concerned about the loss of your privacy if it is built then your only course of action is to object in writing to the Council during the advertisement period of the DA. Talking to the land owner (I'm sure they are nice people etc) will not alter the DA as it was lodged to the Council. Re: Neighbour building rear verandah on 1st storey overlooki 22Apr 21, 2010 2:14 pm KnockItDown How did you find out about the proposed balcony? Was the information in the form of a Development Application letter from your Local Council? If it was and you are concerned about the loss of your privacy if it is built then your only course of action is to object in writing to the Council during the advertisement period of the DA. Talking to the land owner (I'm sure they are nice people etc) will not alter the DA as it was lodged to the Council. Yes, from DA from council. Have spoke to council on my concern. Waiting for them to get back. Need strong ground to support my objection, thats why wanted to find out if the property price will be directly/indirectly affected by how the neighbourhood properties are being build. Thanks for your advice. Re: Neighbour building rear verandah on 1st storey overlooki 23Apr 21, 2010 5:08 pm In the worst case and the council approves it, would you be able to plant James Stirlings or something to block them out? We had a similar problem and we objected. I think its good to let the council know of your concerns and definitely check if the building Regulation of overlooking affects you. You should be able to get your states building regulations online, I'm in Victoria and I was able to get ours. Hi there, We’ve recently had plans approved to add a 1st storey addition to our existing house for a growing family in Sydney. With the current cost of building… 0 1024 Hi, I'll be starting on my verandah repair soon - replace ledger, rafters, roofing iron, flashing etc. (fascia board already done). My question is about the timber ledger… 0 930 1 1343 |