Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Contesting council decision 3Aug 04, 2021 3:24 pm You already know what your options are and your probability of success Don't forget that the cost of VCAT appeal could be substantial. The best thing you can do is re-evaluate your project feasibility and see if you can absorb the cost and pass it on Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: Contesting council decision 4Aug 04, 2021 4:03 pm building-expert You already know what your options are and your probability of success Don't forget that the cost of VCAT appeal could be substantial. The best thing you can do is re-evaluate your project feasibility and see if you can absorb the cost and pass it on Thankyou for your advice, I get what you are saying... Re: Contesting council decision 5Aug 19, 2021 11:08 pm I have probably missed something here but I’m not sure how a request for payment that represents the equivalent of 5% of land relates to whether the block is divided into 2 or 3. I mean, I suppose an ability to divide it in to 3 would mean the land might be more expensive thus 5% might be a higher cost in that scenario, but isnt the number of blocks you can divide land into just a factor of the R-coding of the land? Re: Contesting council decision 6Aug 20, 2021 8:34 am AnjC I have probably missed something here but I’m not sure how a request for payment that represents the equivalent of 5% of land relates to whether the block is divided into 2 or 3. I mean, I suppose an ability to divide it in to 3 would mean the land might be more expensive thus 5% might be a higher cost in that scenario, but isnt the number of blocks you can divide land into just a factor of the R-coding of the land? From what I have read - the open space levy does not apply to a typical dual occupancy development where only one additional lot is created. However, if the land could potentially be further subdivided, the open space levy will apply. A public open space requirement may be made only once. Subdivisions are exempt from a contribution if the subdivision subdivides land into two lots and the Council considers it unlikely that each lot will be further subdivided. Re: Contesting council decision 8Sep 20, 2021 6:58 pm Posting an update in case it may benefit others in a similar situation - Council has agreed to waive the Public Open space levy if we were to build a new house where existing house is on lot 1. That is if the proposal presented to Council is for 2 brand new dwellings, whereby it is not possible for either of the lots to be further subdivided if those two new dwellings are constructed, then a POS contribution condition could be deferred via Section 173 agreement (for when, or if it is subdivided in the future). Re: Contesting council decision 10Sep 20, 2021 11:35 pm strannik so you'll have to build 2 new houses now? weren't you going to keep the old house? That's right, originally our plan was to retain existing house (to rent it out) and build a house in the backyard for investment purpose. The existing house is 60-70 years old. This was because we were looking to buy a larger house for our family. However given the circumstances, rising property prices and evaluating our options, we decided that a KDRB is the better way forward for us as we like the suburb and street and also as we had no intention of building 3 townhouses. Even if it's not being sub-divided and you want to keep it as Torrens title, you will still need to talk to a town planner or Council themselves, to see if they will allow… 1 11035 We've had the offer of a short term tenant whilst waiting for CDC/DA home approval and demolition for our knock down rebuild. It would achieve a pretty low rent as it's… 0 13752 This was on google. Development controls 2.3.1 Front setback D1 New buildings within residential areas shall adhere to a front building line, which is 5.5-6m to the… 1 3664 |