Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Am I the only one... 5Sep 30, 2008 9:48 pm 'chelle We have a hand-over date...15/10...but I won't hold my breath! http://people-in-glass-houses.blogspot.com/ Re: Am I the only one... 12Oct 11, 2008 12:15 am u9026a The latest...I've now had to apply for a "driveway crossing permit", a tiny bit of concrete that goes from my garage door to the road, a huge distance of 1.2m. Cost? - $300 and...wait for it...4 weeks to process the permit!!! And the retards insist I have public liability insurance in place ($1750) before I make the application. This is getting beyond ridiculous. So now I won't start until probably December and that means bugger all gets done in January. Now I know why people give up. I wonder what would happen if I just build it? Bollocks to all the permits and certificates and everything else, just build it, live in it and f*ck the council? Can they make me demolish it? I've got a DA, so in principle the development is allowed. I don't intend selling it at least for 6 years so what can they do? they are the almighty big boys and best to keep on their good side.yes they can make you demolish if you go against them or dont get the right permits.remember its not their money they take you to court with its your money the rate payer and they love to spend our money.also if you do things without permits regardless of when you sell the property you can be sued by the purchasers for any negative outcomes in the future.be very careful you are playing with fire...... Very common on rendered homes Smaller suppliers get the lower quality raw materials 6 11862 4 14297 That is a really good attitude Akin to you catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I do enjoy watching that tik tok inspector from Victoria but he does go a little… 12 81885 |