Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Thomas Archer new build 11Jun 08, 2021 9:28 pm We have decided to try ourselves... We spoke to the council who seemed pretty reasonable, just to get a feel for the changes we need. Ours is predominantly front setback, but there is precedent in the street. Just finalising the application now, hopefully lodge in the next few days 🤞 Re: Thomas Archer new build 12Jul 13, 2021 11:58 am Hi all- just thought I would share a learning.. our neighbour objected to the report and consent therefore the council declined. They didn’t respond within the 2 weeks and were given a total of 7 weeks to object! Apparently if the neighbour objects, council will decline. The council were going to approve our one it if there were no objections as it was only a minor change. My advice, approach the neighbour first before going through the process. We weren’t able to get in contact with our neighbour (a rental property). Re: Thomas Archer new build 13Jul 13, 2021 12:01 pm Interesting. At what point should we approach the neighbors? Once we have the elevations and master site plan etc? We have told them what we are planning in basic terms but it would be good to have details before getting their verbal approval and applying to council. What did your neighbors disapprove of? Re: Thomas Archer new build 14Jul 13, 2021 12:09 pm Your building surveyor will tell you if you need a report and consent. Once you know then approach the neighbours so you can explain what it is for. Ours was for daylight to existing habitable windows. We need to redesign only to move by about 18cm inwards. We were seeking dispensation to keep where the previous house was (1.5m off the boundary) but because they objected we now need to reduce the house size. Re: Thomas Archer new build 15Jul 13, 2021 9:41 pm anged Your building surveyor will tell you if you need a report and consent. Once you know then approach the neighbours so you can explain what it is for. Ours was for daylight to existing habitable windows. We need to redesign only to move by about 18cm inwards. We were seeking dispensation to keep where the previous house was (1.5m off the boundary) but because they objected we now need to reduce the house size. Oh, that’s disappointing. I suspect we will have some similar issues. Neighbors house is already 2 storey and we are knocking down and going up to 2 storey. I suppose it will be a battle for any windows upstairs on that side, even though they only have minimal windows facing us. Sounds petty that you can’t do what you want. Is it just the upstairs size you need to reduce? Are you in Bayside? Re: Thomas Archer new build 16Jul 13, 2021 10:09 pm I’m not in bayside. Mine is the ground floor wall height. Per the building act,Once greater than 3m in height, it needs to be offset from the habitable windows by half the wall height. Ie 4m wall = 2m from the neighbours windows. We wanted about 1.7m (where the previous house was). The neighbours house has windows on the boundary (built in the late 1800’s). I think bayside has additional rules. We spent close to 2 years in a process with TA. It was horrible..... we got to tender, and the first cut was 50% over our budget which "they care such about meeting ". We… 18 28185 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 19506 |