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Yup, corner blocks are special, I think it's 28.5 equivalent dwellings per hectare if it's a corner block and Logan Council goes by equivalent density ratios if you want to develop a corner block. If it's at least 701m, you can do dual occupancy plus strata title it. I keep wondering if you...

Where is RetireRich101 when you need him? :D I believe all your assumptions are correct if you are Low Density Residential Suburban precinct, Secto. There is no minimum lot size for an auxiliary unit to be built on a lot. So yes, looks like you can build those dual occupancy - main dwelling +...

Are you in Loganholme, Secto? There was a big kerfuffle amongst residents because of impending zoning changes. Some blocks were going to be rezoned for high density and higher heights and some residents were up in arms.

Secto, do you know what your precinct is, is it 'large suburban'? Usually it's the R600 blocks that get zoned 'low density residential' 'suburban' precinct. From memory, an earlier poster had a R1000 zoning that is now low density residential 'large suburban' precinct. If you are not sure, PM...

Regarding services (electricity and water meters) This is what the Logan Fact Sheet on Auxiliary Units and Secondary Dwellings state: Auxiliary units may have separate meters Secondary dwelling should not have separate service meters So Logan City Council doesn't force you to have...

A household is defined in the definitions of the planning scheme, SC1.2, page 43 as: A Dual Occupancy that is an auxiliary unit differs from a secondary dwelling in that the two dwellings in a Dual occupancy that is an auxiliary unit may be occupied by different households. A secondary...

If an ancillary unit has no laundry, then it is not considered a "dwelling" as a "dwelling" must have 'clothes washing facilities'. Hence, one covered + one uncovered space is enough and this is for the primary dwelling. However, if you are to add a laundry to the unit it could still be...

The aforementioned Council rates for auxiliary units did catch me off guard. Logan City Council never mentioned that before in any of their prior communications. It can't be a full Council rate for a 2 bedroom 70m auxiliary unit, RR, just can't be!

Thanks MWDB, I started reading the New Logan Planning Scheme and realising that just because the scheme is 'silent', for instance, on rear setbacks or side setbacks of dual occupancy (auxiliary units) doesn't mean there is no requirement for a rear setback. There are perhaps building codes in...

But the funny thing, Sequin, is that infrastructure fees are payable for a second large dwelling (dual occ, not auxiliary unit)) on a lot that already has a main house. That is, the lot with the main house has already been created. There must be some other principle operating with regards to...

Sounds like good news all round, YB. The great thing is that you have many possibilities and options open to you and can chose the one that works best to meet your goals. I was just re-reading an old post of mine re the Logan Draft Plan and was reminded that I had read in Fact Sheet 20 that...

IT's GOING LIVE on 18 May 2015! The Logan Planning Scheme 2015 v1.1 was adopted by Logan City Council on 12 May 2015 and subsequently commenced on 18 May 2015. The Logan Planning Scheme 2015 helps Council to manage population growth, plan for a sustainable future for Logan, and guide the...

Hi YB, comments in blue below :)

YB, you definitely can build another full size dwelling larger than (70m2/100m2) next to the current house and be able to separately rent it out without having to do subdivision. A corner lot of 994m2 with 2 street frontages is eligible for dual occupancy under the new Logan scheme. The minimum...

Hi YB, RR is right, first check with Logan Council if your corner block 994m (which is only 6m short of 1000m) is able to subdivided even under new plan. Get an official letter from Logan Council stating that subdivision for your block of 994m will be allowable under the new Logan plan. If...

Hi Holmes, have pm-ed you the Logan granny flat builder's details and website.

Hi Holmes, your calculations on granny flat sounds about right. Above is virgo's due diligence on the cost to build a 3 bedder with garage ~125k I know virgo has been inquiring on granny flats with a particular builder in the past and has got quotes. I know of the builder too and can pm you...

RR, I am beginning to think that Logan CC is making a clear distinction between 'Dual Occupancy' and Dual Occupancy (auxiliary unit) in the LDR zone. What do you think? Under Part 6 - Zones, where they specify maximum site cover for the various precincts, it is interesting that dual occupancy...

I think Logan will assess it on a case-by-case basis, Holmes, especially as seeing Encarta has 2 blocks in the same boat.

Best to check with a Logan planner, SydLad, about the minimum requirements for fire resistant separation that RR is talking about and what that means. You should also check with your building insurance and landlord insurance provider once the new Logan Plan is gazetted in late May. As the...