Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 13, 2012 8:52 am Hi Homeone members, It is my first post after introduction post. I am here because I am planning to construct a home on my land in Berwick (The Chase Estate - SouthEast of Melbourne, VIC). Question I am asking is not for construction, as I am also planning to buy a block of land in Berwick Waters (New Estate in Clyde North). When I inquired, there is a filling on land? If I know correctly, filling means my current land level is not what they have marked in their detail engineering plan but it has to be as per the plan so they fill the land by importing soil from some other place and filling my land with it. Am I understanding correctly ? If that is the case, can they fill up more to raise plinth level of the house? Re: Planning to buy a land 2Feb 13, 2012 9:11 am Hi Microchip, Yes, your land may not be at the correct level for building, we had to purchase quiet a lot of soil to level our block however you need to be extremely careful before accepting fill on your land, check with your local council to find out if filling of land is permitted and what approvals are required. Council approval is often required to ensure that only uncontaminated fill is used on residential properties and safety control measures are put in place. Council will also check that fill is not placed in areas where it may cause harm to plants and wildlife or pollute watercourses. Be cautious of cheap fill and always buy from someone reputable !! K Re: Planning to buy a land 3Feb 13, 2012 11:57 am Welcome to the forum microchip. Filling usually means that the area is prone to flooding & the council have set a minimum height off the ground for building, or they have filled in an area that was quarried for sand etc. Once it's developed with roads etc you would never know, it will look like any other estate. One problem with fill is that it usually makes the site costs higher - you'll probably need concrete piers through the fill to solid ground. I doubt they will raise the level on your block by using more fill if that's what you were referring to. Making it higher than the surrounding blocks may cause drainage issues with the run off. Michael Built Carlisle Atlantique 36 Our build thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=50256 Re: Planning to buy a land 4Feb 14, 2012 7:44 am MmmmBalf Welcome to the forum microchip. Filling usually means that the area is prone to flooding & the council have set a minimum height off the ground for building, or they have filled in an area that was quarried for sand etc. Once it's developed with roads etc you would never know, it will look like any other estate. One problem with fill is that it usually makes the site costs higher - you'll probably need concrete piers through the fill to solid ground. Thanks for the information. It is helpful. I am aware that it might cost me higher than normal site cost. so when the set up a new height, how they retain imported soil, do they place retaining wall around ?? MmmmBalf I doubt they will raise the level on your block by using more fill if that's what you were referring to. Making it higher than the surrounding blocks may cause drainage issues with the run off. Michael Generally slabs for each house in street is not at the same level. then why cant they make it higher? I think drainage could be an issue if I have a easement in my lot, m I right ?? I am not arguing with you, I am trying to understand the possibilities. if they cant raise the level of the block, can they raise the level of my house? I mean any other way then filling the whole block up to that level. 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 12392 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 "is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council" Call your Council and ask them 1 1558 |