Residential

The Facts

• ABC Building Company is building Joe and Mary’s house on a 450sqm block.
• The block has views of the river and hills, so the design incorporates balconies at the front and back.
• The completed design, which includes a second storey, has been submitted to Council.

Problems

• The Council reviews the design and highlights the following issues:
• Balconies and windows do not comply with Residential Design Codes.
• There are a few setbacks to the side and front boundary.
• A boundary wall to the double garage is more than 10 metres in length.

Council Feedback

• ABC Building Company is asked to submit further information to demonstrate the plans have been amended to comply, or the issue has been justified.
• The application is delayed until ABC Building Company provides enough detail to satisfy Local Government officers.

Outcome

• ABC Building Company provides the Council with more information.
• However, the Local Government is not satisfied that its requirements have been met.
• Further negotiations between ABC Building Company and the Local Government are required, delaying the process even more.
• ABC Building Company is forced to change the plans to comply.

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