R3 zoned - how many townhouses can build?

hello,

this questions for experienced developer in sydney....

For a R3 zoned medium density property land. How would one know whether a block will fit 3 to 4 townhouses?

there are many R3 zoned properties for sale but the size or the frontage may not meet council requirements. so where should i sought professional advice?

i called council and they say just refer to the DCP and they dont bother to help and say is ok or not.
 
Zoning is one thing and min lot size and frontage requirement for each council is other thing to consider.

If blocks are small, only way is to amalgamation of couple of blocks to get best use of land.

U have rescode to consider as well.
 
Either contact a town planner or an artichoke - they should be able to provide some guidance.

Check the council website for previous approvals on similar sites.
 
Zoning is one thing and min lot size and frontage requirement for each council is other thing to consider.

If blocks are small, only way is to amalgamation of couple of blocks to get best use of land.

U have rescode to consider as well.


thanks mflying

so you mean:-

zoning = R3 medium density - so can expect to build more than a duplex

size block = depends on council?

frontage = depends on council?

so what where is this information shown about size and frontage so one can assess whether multiple townhouses can be built?
 
R3 or R4 zoning don't mean squat without reference to the DCP.

An r4 zoned 300sqm block in sydney city council will allow you to build 50 units whereas an r3 zoned 2000sqm block in kuringai may not allow you to build a dog kennel.

You need to look at a bunch of stuff which flying has noted.
 
Focus on one or two council areas and go and speak to the council town planners it's free. Learn their specific LEP and DCP inside out and back the front. No use asking for a Town Planner on here they wont know all the different zoning rules they change from council to council.

When you think you know it all go back and talk to another Town Planner to double check.
 
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