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    Planning permit

    It depends of the company as some would rather not do it (they sometimes suggest the client gets someone else to manage the process). Also, they may not be very proactive with chasing up the Council if they don't have someone dedicated to that job, so worth asking what their process is if they...
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    South facing block subdivision problem with Whitehorse council

    As ulvit said, the Council should be OK with POS anywhere for the rear dwelling (as long as the living is adjacent), they just don't want it in the front yard near the street. Westminster has a good suggestion worth considering, but without knowing the full context of the site and adjoining...
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    Subdivide before construction?

    I'm assuming that you are talking about Melbourne given your location. Most Councils will let you do this. If you haven't started construction you will usually need to enter into a Section 173 Agreement with the Council (legal agreement). This agreement will be placed on the title of the...
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    Development contributions plan overlay????

    A DCPO is an overlay that requires a contribution towards infrastructure things eg roads, drainage, community services etc. The need to contribute is triggered by developing. There is usually a plan that has already been approved for the area that specifies what actions trigger and what the...
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    R Codes/ Development Breakdown for Victoria???

    Hi Ben, Welcome to Vic! It is a bit different here, there aren't R codes. Perhaps start with the zoning and overlay controls by searching for an address here: http://services.land.vic.gov.au/landchannel/jsp/map/PlanningMapsIntro.jsp Once you create a report you can click on the zones and...
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    Drainage Easement - Development

    First thing is what are the easements for? It depends what they are for and what assets are in them (if any) as to what you could do and if you could get consent to build over it.
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    Amend a planning permit?

    The minimum required by the Council will be amended elevation and sections (if previously provided). If you go back to the original draftsperson you should be able to replace like for like with the stamped plans. Shadow diagrams and overlooking etc would only be required in special...
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    New to subdivision

    Hi Simbi99, The reason that you couldn't find anything about a minimum lot size is because there is generally no specified minimum. Some Councils may specify a minimum, but this is generally through planning overlays and only applies to certain areas. One of the things that the new zoning...
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    Re-build on a subdivided property?

    If the land is big enough, you may not even need a planning permit to build a new house. As imbi3 says, check the planning controls with the Council to see what you can do.
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    Removing a restrictive covenant

    Hi Tone1, The process and options for removing restrictive covenants is still the same, with the tests being pretty high to get it removed as you found out. Yes, you could apply to remove both restrictions at once. I can't see that the change in zoning and policy for the area would...
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    Subdivision Titles Query

    In Councils that I have worked for it was the Rates Department who worked out new street numbers. Not sure if this is still the case, but that would be my first port of call.
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    Subdivision Melbourne new planning zones

    Hi Cate, Two units on around 600sqm is reasonable for areas that are away from major shops and trains (such as Frankston North). Sorry, I can't offer you any advise regarding whether it is a good strategy. It is a fairly common strategy that I have seen a lot of over the last 5+ years...
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    Subdivision Melbourne new planning zones

    Hi Cateb, What one of the new zones does is lock some properties up from not being able to be subdivided into more than 2 lots. So, if your strategy was for 2 units, that is still a valid strategy. Whether 2 dwellings can be achieved on any given lot depends on the individual features of the...
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    Does it make sense to sub-divide for equity (but not actually divide...)

    Yes there is a time limit to complete the subdivision (in Victoria at least). Also (in Melbourne) you generally need to be able to produce lots of around 500sqm each if you want to just subdivide and not provide development plans. However, it is possible to subdivide without building by...
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    Is it worth thinking of subdivision

    Hi Ourhouse, Blocks don't need to be regular to be subdivided. It does add more complexity though! Based on your plan you have enough setback for a driveway which is good. You will most probably need to have house plans approved before you can get a subdivision approved. It is hard to give...
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