Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jun 30, 2019 9:13 pm Hi, We are currently going through the design process for a new house we are looking to build and will then be applying for a building permit through a private building surveyor. We are not going though town planning and do not need a planning permit. The main question I have is do private building surveyors dig into covenants to check the property complies with these in terms of specified building materials? We have an old covenant dating back from the original land subdivision in the 60s which restricts us to brick/brick veneer and tiled/slate roof. I have been advised that the courts have ruled metal roofs are acceptable for these convenants. Does anyone know if the building surveyor gets involved with these covenants? Thanks. Re: Covenants and building permits 2Jul 01, 2019 4:11 pm Hi, Yes the building surveyor will definitely be considering covenants. Covenants can be for the benefit of different entities though, or worded slightly differently, so they are all a little different in how they are applied. It would be wise to discuss this with your building surveyor prior to engaging them. Hi Everyone I learned something this week that I thought would be worth sharing. In NSW a lot of developers of subdivisions put covenants on the land which normally… 0 6554 You should be able to encase the sewer but you will need it designed and approved and access to lot 580 to do the work 2 17163 I want to build a decking to the drawn shape outlined in black. The problem is how close can I build to the gas hot water unit? Will I be able to build around it and be… 0 20230 |