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Well this is interesting news. I think Brazen, I am the forum member you are referring to getting the planning dept to read the legislation their way. However to be honest after that I hit a bit of a hurdle in that I then couldn't find a certifier who wanted to stick their neck out in a grey...

It's OK, my request was tongue in cheek. I'm sure they'd be aware of the implications surely. The trouble to close loopholes would probably be correlated to how many people were taking advantage of it. In relation to building a shed without the 3m rear setback then converting it, are there...

Well, it's not like I could stop you anyway. Don't make too much noise or they may change it before I get mine through. Nooooooooooooooooo. I see your point though. And it's not a done deal yet, it seems everyone seems to have a varying and possibly fluid opinion on everything involved...

So an update. Rang Canterbury council and currently section 94 fees only apply to 2 bedrooms and above and/or (not sure) over 60 square metres. Mine is under both of these so no section 94 costs currently. They told me currently reviewing this to change approx in September. But if I get a...

Sent an email off to [email protected]. Will post when I get response.

Was just googling Canterbury Council looing for info on Section 94 contributions when I found the following in a published meeting agenda from 2009: Damn. Rang Council but building/planning deptartment only take calls between 9-11am. Not looking good though obviously.

Ah, bit confused now. The fired rated wall bit may be OK as it is currently a single brick wall with no windows in it? As for the rules changing, what bit are you referring to. The SEPP legislation says you need to abide by the conditions in schedule 1 which then say that any new building...

Cheers for that confirmation Ideo, Looks like I will definitely have to start getting organized and see what it will cost etc.

Hello jsoe, My garage is 7m by 5.5m so about 38m2. Roughly. Will probably go one bedroom or rather just a bathroom and the rest open plan but haven't thought about it too much as I want to see if I can do it legit as a complying development/private certifier job and if there are any...

Hello all, A year or so ago I started the attached thread; http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55160 I wan't to know if I could convert an existing double garage to a granny flat even though it only has a 50cm side setback, not 90cm. One poster said no and my local council said...

Just curious Melbournian, as I may be getting bifolds and live in Sydney, which company gave you the reasonable quote for the aluminium bifolds?

Cheers for the replies, They are interior ones and the new ones were of the pull chain variety. I prefer the older pull down and hold ones but am not fussed. will check out decor to go and spotlight for prices while I am at it. Seems new blinds it is.

Hello all, Having recently purchased a house, I have about 12 old roller blinds that although they operate fine, the fabric is worn and faded beyond usability. I have quotes for new blinds but was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that replaced just the fabric on roller blinds as the...

Just an update. cheers everyone for the advice. Was indeed termite damage, but luckily for me it was the only damage in the house and it was quite old. Pest guys came out and went through the house, found some mud trails/pipes but only went up to the floor at the one point I found. Told me...

Thanks for the advice. No need to stop painting as the walls are solid brick and the only wood they can eat is the floorboards and joists and the roof trussing. I've had a good look and can find no damage in the roof or under the floor. Will have a better look once the carpets are up ready for...

Hello all, Not sure if this is the best forum but have seen other discussion of termite related problems in here so I'll give it a stab. I have just purchased a PPOR in Sydney. It is a double brick house built in 1954 and whilst we went over the house thouroughly with a mate who is a...

I have tried some sample pots on a wall and think vivid white (ie white with no tint straight out of the can in Dulux) will be the go. I have started one room and put down a coat of Zinsser 123 and it is very white and it looked OK in that room. I will try one coat of white and see how it...

Thanks for the replies, Ozperp, wow, thanks for the quite detailed post, however I will be buying the paint tomorrow and will not have that much time to do as suggested. I like the idea of picking out the white that does not clash with any rooms though. I have some sample pots so may quickly...

Hello All, I have just purchased a house and have been informed by my beloved that I will be repainting it. It is in fairly good condition but is all oil based paint so I will have to use a primer first, then painting the same white throughout the house (was looking at Zinsser 1-2-3 as the...

Made a call to the town planners at the council. Looks like I have hit a hurdle, which Blackspider has already mentioned. I don't think there is a 900mm setback from the fence line at the side. The council informed me (and makes sense) under the private certification route, you must comply with...