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The suburbs of Tighes Hill, Mayfield, Wickham, Carrington, Stockton etc are a little too close to the coal stockpiles for my liking.

Important to note that property is a marathon, not a sprint...so don't read into 12month growth too closely, focus on 10 yr averages! Dual Occ you really need a min of 600m2 and multi dwellings a min of 1,000m2. Each Council have specific requirements but I find on average these areas serve...

Council needs to review its irrigation processes at that sports ground!

The relevant Council website should provide information on the approval process (assuming you are not proposing a development that is State significant - see www.planning.nsw.gov.au). Lake Macquarie City Council has their process here http://www.lakemac.com.au/development/process

Yes the DCP will assist you in determining what you can fit. Requirements for private open space, car parking and floor space ratios will be the main factors determining how many you can fit (assuming multiple dwellings are permissible in the first place). Usually a low density residential...

can you elaborate a little Shahin? I don't quite understand.

Thank you guys. Do you have a useful rate guide for costing development? Like typical square metre rates?

Hi all, I just wanted to get an indication of how much information you gather before committing to purchasing a block of land. Although it is necessary, it is quite the gamble to undertake preliminary studies (geotech, contamination, concept design, costings) only to find out the development...

I have lived in Lake Mac my entire life so know a little bit about the stigma and local perceptions of the suburbs around here. My PPOR is in north Lake Mac (Cameron Park). Cardiff has its fair share of commercial and industrial development, it is squeezed between the promising Glendale and...

I would steer clear. Will only cause headaches when negotiating rent/sale price.

Others may want to weigh in but from a 'common sense' perspective I would say that it would not be possible. Otherwise you may have situations where a granny flat is approved and built, then the proponent has no obligation to construct a primary dwelling and the site may stay undeveloped for years.

Try telling that to people that live in areas predicted to be impacted by rising sea-levels :P In the Hunter I would have to say Windale, Raymond Terrace and pockets of Cessnock/Weston/Kurri etc

I think Masters have the same offer as Bunnings (10% discount on a cheaper item). So go to either of the two that are more expensive, get the 10% discount (in writing) and then go to the other and get a further 10%.

The Hunter Expressway was built for the sole purpose to service the mining industry. It had nothing to reducing road congestion. If the State Government were fair dinkum about reducing road congestion they would have upgraded Weakley's Drive connecting the F3 to the New England Highway and...

Living in a Granny Flat aint crazy. THIS is crazy: SMH article

Seems a little pricey to me...

Hi Allan, Is there enough 'fat' in buying and renovating if you are contracting all the work? Do you do some of the renovation work yourself or do you have tradies come in and do it all?

Great concept. Would you consider introducing a discussion forum to the site based around planning matters? As an up and coming planner I am hoping for such a resource to come along.

Great thread mindmaster! I will be keeping an eye on your progression. Question: who handled the DA for the GF? Does Brazen include that in his service?

Yeah as far as I know the EA is underway.