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Its actually a really good question and I totally forgot to mention it to folks here, so thank you for raising it James. :) Brazen.

Yes that's correct James. You can, though, attach Ancillary Development that is 'Exempt Development' . The Clause you're referring to only applies to specified 'Complying Development' types. Brazen.

That be what we be hoping Ideo! Planning NSW have been saying they want to 'streamline' planning approvals for years- let's see it! Imposing a shunt in the approval process just isn't. Brazen.

Might need a huge hug nek :( Also need a Counsellor.

If there's no Drainage Easement (to collect the stormwater) - around $3,500 for a Rainwater Tank and overflow to a Drainage Dispersion (Rubble) Pit. Brazen.

haha! Yes, maybe ok180, but it's not Council I've sent this letter to, it's the NSW Department of Planning. My Certifier and various colleagues have sent similar letters today. The Minister for Planning is actually reviewing the policy (among other things) and there's a discussion I'll...

Just sent this to Planning NSW: Dear Planning NSW, I'd like to provide industry feedback on the new Neighbour Notification Policy implemented on 23rd February 2014. As an Architectural and Approval Service, we carry out approximately 250 Complying Development Consents annually. The new...

Hi serrz, RE: SEPP Changes for lots <450 sq m You could always do various Complying Development work on lots <450 sq m BUT you still can't build a granny flat on lots <450 sq m. I wish we could though. RE: New Certification Rules Yea, now the Certifier must notify ALL neighbours within...

:):):) Thanks Devank

15 minutes! Thanks my peeps <bows and goes back to work>..

omg aren't I the cool dude on campus tonight! This is good!! Wait...wait.. please let me bathe in this adoration before someone slaps me back down where I belong again :o

I'm glad I could help Junie. The calculators are there to help too and it treats everyone the same regardless of intellect. Councils have their own (DA) set DCP's which are usually more forgiving. e.g. You can ask for a 900mm rear setback instead of the 3m required for SEPP compliance. Serge.

That's ok. I checked it and replied with the relevant info. I hope it helps! Serge.

Hey neK :) A Section-149 (Part 2) Certificate costs exactly $53 from all Councils. This one is all you need if you're sure the property isn't flood affected. A Section-149 (part 2 & 5) Certificate is needed where the site is flood affected because it describes the extend of flooding. These...

Hi Junie, The 600 sq m minimum site area (at Blacktown) is a rule under their own DCP for 'dual occupancy'. In my experience ALL properties in Blacktown comply under the SEPP, so just ignore that and go for SEPP Granny Flat Approval. it's cheaper and faster. The only conditions that will...

Yea sorry was in a meeting- I'll call you now!

Hi nhg, A Sewer Mains in the middle of the yard just adds cost for Encasement. Read this guide regarding mitigation of sewer: http://www.grannyflatapprovals.com.au/granny-flat-sewer-help I dont understand what you meant about the Drainage, sorry. Perhaps give me a call and we'll go over...

Hi Guys, I get a lot of enquiries about what makes a property good for granny flat development, so I thought I'd chime in with a priority list when you're out and about looking for properties. I suggest taking a tape measure with you. Another good idea is checking on Google Earth (you can...