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Oh, Ok well in that case QDC MP 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 applies. QDC 1.1 is for lots under 450m2. So if the front block is under 450m2 you have to comply with that. QDC 1.2 is for lots over 450m2. So if the front block is over 450m2 use that as your guide. QDC 1.3 is for the front lot if the front...

Yes it is now in the definitions of an auxiliary unit. It is a bit stupid since they defined bedroom as being any enclosed room capable of being used for sleeping accommodation. There are a LOT of holes in their definitions. Even in the definition of a household. They did not define long...

Hi Secto, Sean here from Mark Wilson Design and Build. We have been doing a lot of these types of buildings and investments for clients. I have been telling people to buy in Marsden for a while. A couple of clients were smart enough to actually take our advice. You wouldn't believe that for a...

Hi Holmes2012, When we build for clients I always recommend the honesty approach. Also have some backup plans for common scenarios. You can either 1) let them go, 2) explain that we put up a fence and show where it will be located according to the site plan provided by the builder, they could...

In terms of setbacks and site cover refer to Part 9 of the planning scheme, PO4 and PO5 which are found on page 15. This is in addition to your standard Queensland wide setbacks found in QDC Part MP1.2 for lots over 450m2. There is also another QDC for lots under 450m2 which is referred to as...

Hi RetireRich101, you are correct in this. An auxiliary unit comes under the dual occupancy code. For car parking requirements, please reference part 9, page 74: Per dwelling is the important note here. A dwelling is defined in the definitions of the planning scheme, SC1.2, page 40 as...

Hi everyone, I was asked by Beanie Girl to get involved here as we build a lot of granny flats in this area using both the old town plan and this new town plan. We had a bit of a better time in the old town plan as we had no limitations on sizes for self-assessable annexed units (this current...