Browse Forums General Discussion Re: changing building purpose after permit approved 5Sep 08, 2019 4:02 pm Just to recap as you obviously didn't read my original post. They didn't get approval to build a granny flat or ancillary dwelling. They obtained approval to build a studio with the remainder needing to be 75% floor space as storage/shed and have fitted the entire percentage of space out as a house. They concealed the actual purpose of the build on their building permit and submitted false plans. The end result, two dwellings on one property, can change zoning, our rates, the provision of council services and future building permits for everyone else in the area. They aren't doing a conversion - this was the plan from day one. Nice to have your humble opinion but clearly you have no idea. Re: changing building purpose after permit approved 6Sep 08, 2019 4:51 pm Quote: The end result, two dwellings on one property, can change zoning, our rates, the provision of council services and future building permits for everyone else in the area. Sounds like you're catastrophising. There's no known precedent for this at all, it's just in your imagination. Sounds like you're just trying to start trouble. Re: changing building purpose after permit approved 8Sep 08, 2019 5:43 pm Not sure about fines but the local shire can ask them to revert it back. i have a mate who works for a country local govt in building approvals, said he spends most of his time chasing up people for illegal builds and collecting evidence. if they didn't submit with their application the interior layout and plans of what they were doing then they know it isn't legal, Ive seen lots of sheds turned house builds out there that aren't exactly hygienic or would meet code, so theres that as well. A survey must’ve completed by a certified surveyor. This form part of every DA requirement 3 223588 How much are you ahead in payments compared to where the build is at? Have you fully drawn down the loan? 5 11893 If your patio is going to be 35 sqm then that's going to need Council Approval. The fact that they previously approved your 25sqm patio will be irelevant 1 5500 |