Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 15, 2013 10:15 pm We are building a new house in Monash council and have signed the contract last week. In the contract, there is a point which says: "Person responsible for obtaining and paying for planning approval and number of days to obtain planning approval" (Clause 19)". and it says the owners are responsible to get the planning approval from the council. There is also another point for Building permit, which the builder is responsible to get. Is planning approval still required, even if the building permit is done by the builder. And if planning approval is required what do we have to do, we did check with monash townplanning and Vegetation protection overlay. We were told that we do not have to apply for the same. So does that mean, i do not have to apply for any planning approval. Or do we need to apply for something else would be great if someone who has gone through this can let us know. Re: Is "Planning Approval" required in Monash Council 2Jun 15, 2013 10:41 pm From the Monash council site: Is A Permit Required for Residential Development? SINGLE DWELLINGS Approval for construction, extensions or alterations to single dwellings is generally only subject to gaining a building permit. However, a planning permit is required: -If a property has a site area less than 500 square metres. -If a property is located within a Heritage Overlay area. Other specific provisions may apply dependant on the location of the site, the relevant Planning Scheme Zone and any Overlay controls, if applicable. If you are proposing a development, you should make sure you are aware of the entire relevant zone and other provisions that apply to your property. That is taken from here: http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/planning/p ... -part1.pdf So, if you meet that criteria, then no, you will only require a building permit. Completed a knock down and rebuild in northern Melbourne. Handover completed 27/09/2013 and now moved in. 1 2962 Hi Minho I have heaps of experience in Ku-ring-gai with both DAs and CDC ( this is the main area we build in). DA's are taking 12-18months and CDC's we have been doing… 1 3136 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 12290 |