Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Contesting council decision 3Aug 04, 2021 3:24 pm 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 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 |