where do i go to find out what i can do with a block of land
- Thread starter tj22
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Council or private town planner would be a good start.
You can get a draftsman to look at it if your intention is to get plans done for town houses. They would do it in the hope that they get the job...
The two council areas I'm looking at have all the info on their websites. It's a bit of reading & a bit of a mind bender to get used to the jargon etc but I'm taking it as a learning experience. I also prefer to have some idea of what the options are, particularly where you may want to push the boundaries etc so you know the questions to ask.
You'll get the odd council numpty who isn't very helpful, so I always recommend calling a council at another time if you don't get much advice from the town planner - they may have another one on staff which is willing to help. I've had some which give the bare minimum info, and alternatively have had some go above and beyond in looking at ways a site can be developed to it's best potential.
Like they say, you get what you pay for!
Like they say, you get what you pay for!
Try using this site
http://services.land.vic.gov.au/maps/interactive.jsp
No substitute for professional advice but useful as a first step to check zonings, overlays etc
http://services.land.vic.gov.au/maps/interactive.jsp
No substitute for professional advice but useful as a first step to check zonings, overlays etc
If you've never done it before you should really consult a professional or someone who has experience. This could be a Town Planner, Architect, Draftsman, builder, developer. Small cost for such a major investment decision. It could save you tens of thousands of $.
Someone here may be able to recommend a reputable and trustworthy consultant with experience in your council area.
serendip,
You have a great attitude and I don't see that nearly enough. By the time I was ready to build my first project I knew the applicable Council's Planning Scheme completely and that knowledge came in extremely handy during the building process and continues to today.
As you know, you can pay someone a fee and receive a DA in return but learning the Scheme or Code is free and will reap ongoing rewards, well beyond the cost saving of a DA.
Good for you.
You have a great attitude and I don't see that nearly enough. By the time I was ready to build my first project I knew the applicable Council's Planning Scheme completely and that knowledge came in extremely handy during the building process and continues to today.
As you know, you can pay someone a fee and receive a DA in return but learning the Scheme or Code is free and will reap ongoing rewards, well beyond the cost saving of a DA.
Good for you.
This is very good advice here. have had a few personal experiences calling up council one day and getting a short non informative answer from one planner and then the next day i spend 30 minutes talking to someone giving me all sorts of advice about development potential and useful stuff to do with the local area. its important to make sure your speaking with the right person.
