Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Feb 22, 2018 12:17 pm I’m at the start of my custom build journey and have just received the initial concept designs from the draftsman. One of the things I specified in the initial brief is that I wanted a driveway down the side of the house to provide rear access to a shed and for future works. He has allowed 2.0m. I feel this is too skinny as the house is about 25m long. Just wondering what standard is and what others have done or would suggest??? Thanks again for this information. If you do hear anything different, would be great to know 4 8242 Any structural alteration to your home requires building permit. Before you get it you will have to supply plans with structural assessment, you will also be removing… 2 4120 To my understanding early saw cuts are to control shrinkage cracks, so doing them now would be pointless. Control joints may reduce ugly cracking during periods of soil… 3 9862 |