Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Studio (fancy shed) build 288Nov 27, 2016 9:04 am Well, we finally got our full council approval! We already had a 10a approval but then we started running art classes and the authorities deemed we now had to reclassify the building as a public building and we had to go through the process of re-applying for a 9b building. So.....pay lots of fees, employ building inspectors and engineers, fill out lots of forms and then pay some more. Now we have our occupancy certificate for a 9b "public building". The only actual change we made was to install an emergency EXIT sign. Anyway, we can now get back on track......legally. Really enjoying the building and the incredible satisfaction of having built it ourselves. I would suggest you simply go and talk to council about your proposal, most councils are getting onboard with ancillary dwellings. There is no benefit in keeping it… 1 4123 Is it possible to render an old corrugated iron shed.I have heard that it can be done if it is covered with chicken wire first.Not sure of the ratio of the render mix and… 0 4899 Thanks. Yeh ideally that would have been good, but have progressed too far now. Hoping some well placed internal walls fixed up into the battens will provide some… 2 5416 |