Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 20, 2014 11:09 pm hi all, just wondering can anyone recommend a builder in northern suburbs to build a retaining wall with large limestone blocks? any advice in regards planning much appreciated? i believe we need planning as its 1.0m high but don't know any drafters or engineers thanks j Re: builder wanted for limestone wall, wanneroo? 3Feb 21, 2014 11:11 pm you might find this helpful just paste this, into Google and select the PDF file RETAINING WALLS - City of Wanneroo - wa.gov.au the best bet would be to email the council and ask them, we contacted them in regards to fencing of 1.8m in height as we through due to it being over 1m, but we were outside of the setback so we didn't needed approval, plus contacting via email you have written document if things go pickles up. building thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65845 Re: builder wanted for limestone wall, wanneroo? 4Feb 21, 2014 11:54 pm hi thanks for reply,i have checked their website and it says anything over 500mm requires planning,but one guy we had out too quote said we don't as its only 2 blocks high,it will be 3.5m from edge of slab and house,not sure if thats what you mean about setback?? thanks j Thank you again Simeon.. I will call my certifier for that. Have a good day 4 5197 Hi Mofflepop, I would recommend finding a building designer to prepare plans, they should design to your specified budget. The benefit is you can tender the project out… 9 20432 |