Hi all.
Well as some may know i plan to build a second property on the back of my current IP. The block size after subdivision will be 380 sqm for the new dwelling. For this reason i must build it as a dual occ first and then subdivide according to council policy. Reason being is smallest block council allows is 500 sqm but after house is built this is reduces to 350.So all is good so far.
Also when it comes to floor space ratio maximums. the rules are .5 to 1 for a normal block or .4 to one for dual occ.
Now i am finalising a single story house design now.This design come in just under the .4 to 1 maximum. But due to the many variations to make there standard design fit. The price has come in a fair bit higher. the price is now the same as one of there bigger( 40 sqms bigger) two story designs which fits on the block with no variations so no worries. problem being the extra size brings it up to the .5 to 1 limit.
my argument is the block WILL be subdivided. In fact it will be all part of the one initial DA so i should be able to go up to the .5 to 1 limit.
My question is has anyone else run into something similar and if so did they have any success with the council ???
cheers.
Well as some may know i plan to build a second property on the back of my current IP. The block size after subdivision will be 380 sqm for the new dwelling. For this reason i must build it as a dual occ first and then subdivide according to council policy. Reason being is smallest block council allows is 500 sqm but after house is built this is reduces to 350.So all is good so far.
Also when it comes to floor space ratio maximums. the rules are .5 to 1 for a normal block or .4 to one for dual occ.
Now i am finalising a single story house design now.This design come in just under the .4 to 1 maximum. But due to the many variations to make there standard design fit. The price has come in a fair bit higher. the price is now the same as one of there bigger( 40 sqms bigger) two story designs which fits on the block with no variations so no worries. problem being the extra size brings it up to the .5 to 1 limit.
my argument is the block WILL be subdivided. In fact it will be all part of the one initial DA so i should be able to go up to the .5 to 1 limit.
My question is has anyone else run into something similar and if so did they have any success with the council ???
cheers.