Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Aug 10, 2020 2:21 am Hi guys, I am in the situation where I am currently building boundary to boundary(Bec of narrow width) . I would like to apply for the building permit after 2 months. My builder is asking me to sign the contract ASAP (in order to arrange my build permit)as he is afraid that the neighbor next door could start building first. Builder is telling me that if I get permit first then I do not need to ask my neighbor for boundary to boundary. He has warned me that if I don’t get building permit first and neighbor start construction first then I would have to get their approval for boundary to boundary and if they refuse to give me permission then I have to reduce my rooms. Now, I am worried that I have to pay 5 percent of the contract price and not even sure if my drawings will get approved or not. The worst part is that this builder only constructs single storey home so i can’t even go for double storey if permission of boundary to boundary is refused (assuming neighbor build first). What options do I have if for instance my neighbor starts construction before me and refuses me to build boundary to boundary? Can I go to another builder taking all the soil reports and every other thing? P.S boundary to boundary would be important for my neighbor as this is where the northern light will come from so there are more chances for him to refuse permission Re: Changing builder after Building Permit Rejected 2Aug 10, 2020 8:06 am If you don't have DA/planning approval what are you going to build and at what cost? That's the dilemma you face...the less stressful process is to get your own sketch (copyright), engineering design, data and DA then get 3 builders to quote for BA, Crosscheck the builders information with the Building Information Model (3D Bim) You can change builders before you start, but you will waste a lot of money/ time and will have to start over again with another design. Forewarned is Forearmed Cheers Chris Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Changing builder after Building Permit Rejected 3Aug 10, 2020 2:34 pm [quote="StructuralBIMGuy"]If you don't have DA/planning approval what are you going to build and at what cost? That's the dilemma you face...the less stressful process is to get your own sketch (copyright), engineering design, data and DA then get 3 builders to quote for BA, Crosscheck the builders information with the Building Information Model (3D Bim) You can change builders before you start, but you will waste a lot of money/ time and will have to start over again with another design. Forewarned is Forearmed Cheers Chris[/quote Hi Chris Thank you for your reply mate. The problem is that we really liked the sketch from this particular builder. But for instance, if I am not permitted to build boundary boundary (neighbours refusal) where do I stand. This builder does not build double storey homes. I can not even go for double storey homes Re: Changing builder after Building Permit Rejected 4Aug 10, 2020 2:35 pm ![]() ![]() If you don't have DA/planning approval what are you going to build and at what cost? That's the dilemma you face...the less stressful process is to get your own sketch (copyright), engineering design, data and DA then get 3 builders to quote for BA, Crosscheck the builders information with the Building Information Model (3D Bim) You can change builders before you start, but you will waste a lot of money/ time and will have to start over again with another design. Forewarned is Forearmed Cheers Chris[/quote Hi Chris Thank you for your reply mate. The problem is that we really liked the sketch from this particular builder. But for instance, if I am not permitted to build boundary boundary (neighbours refusal) where do I stand. Because even other builders can not build single storey designs without compromising the number of bedrooms. This builder does not build double storey homes. I can not even go for double storey homes Re: Changing builder after Building Permit Rejected 5Aug 11, 2020 8:32 am You are putting the cart in front of the horse , try it the other way Own the horse and hitch any cart..single or double ..get it BTW, the builders not doing you any favours..probably any one could have come up with the design, now your stuck Cheers Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs How much are you ahead in payments compared to where the build is at? Have you fully drawn down the loan? 5 11960 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 14128 No, not yet. It’s currently being assessed by our building surveyor 4 6343 |