I will add my 2c again as it might be of interest.
I sent my plans to NSW planning clearly showing my corner lot with the house facing the front main boundary but the granny flat clearly facing the side boundary.
They discussed this in a meeting and said in my example in regards to granny flat setbacks. I clearly can demonstrate that the flat faces the side and setbacks can be made using this boundary as the front.
Unfortunately i did not get this in writing.
I have found a few things like this that are not black and white. And as Serge has stated. They seem to be fine tuning things.
I have a few other issues that have played into my hands.My concerns are that these "loopholes" may close before i apply.
The side/rear setback is not an issue for me as the new flat will be within the existing walls of the house.Thanks for pointing that one out Serge.
My only issue now will be PRIVATE SPACE.
This must be adjacent to a habitable space( not bathroom or bedroom) and a minimum 4mx6m.
This may be my weak point but some creative fencing/doorways may get me through.
the stupid thing is the flat has ample privat space but not adjacent. The tenant actually has a 3 meter by 15 meter wide private landscaped area to themselves. Its at the end of this that the larger open area is located( think of a big L shape)
So much private space but not the regulation 6x4.
I explained this also and they may agree with my method. Not 100% but.
Cheers
I sent my plans to NSW planning clearly showing my corner lot with the house facing the front main boundary but the granny flat clearly facing the side boundary.
They discussed this in a meeting and said in my example in regards to granny flat setbacks. I clearly can demonstrate that the flat faces the side and setbacks can be made using this boundary as the front.
Unfortunately i did not get this in writing.
I have found a few things like this that are not black and white. And as Serge has stated. They seem to be fine tuning things.
I have a few other issues that have played into my hands.My concerns are that these "loopholes" may close before i apply.
The side/rear setback is not an issue for me as the new flat will be within the existing walls of the house.Thanks for pointing that one out Serge.
My only issue now will be PRIVATE SPACE.
This must be adjacent to a habitable space( not bathroom or bedroom) and a minimum 4mx6m.
This may be my weak point but some creative fencing/doorways may get me through.
the stupid thing is the flat has ample privat space but not adjacent. The tenant actually has a 3 meter by 15 meter wide private landscaped area to themselves. Its at the end of this that the larger open area is located( think of a big L shape)
So much private space but not the regulation 6x4.
I explained this also and they may agree with my method. Not 100% but.
Cheers