Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Second house on the same block, what to do? 10Sep 13, 2006 3:56 pm Junk3569, this type of developement is very common & yes if you're not experienced in the building industry or source the correct advice there is a good chance of getting burnt.
If you are serious about developing the site then the initial step is to get planning approval before doing anything else. Speak to the Planning Department, check out what they require, what overlays &/or covenants are in place on your particular site & then find a building designer to prepare the submission. If there is a similar dual occupancy development in the area drop in for a coffee & a chat & ask if you can have a copy of their submission. Check at the planning dept's front desk to see if similar projects are on the go to give you an idea of what's required. If you are looking at more than around $5000 for a firm to prepare a 'standard' dual occupancy application i'd be shortening my xmas card list. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. Hi, We have a single story MacDonald Jones house, on a waffle pod slab with steel frame. Are we able to build a second story extension? Other info is we are 900mm from… 0 8452 Hi team, Im looking for a second hand sd4b monitor preferably white. 0 8923 We were lucky in that our old house was so small (86 square metres) compared to the new house, they were able to take enough readings around the old backyard house before… 8 37139 |