Possibility of subdividing without knocking down existing build

Discussion in 'Development' started by paulF, 20th May, 2019.

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  1. paulF

    paulF Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys,
    My current PPOR is built in an angular way on the block and i was just thinking if it's possible to subdivide the block and build something at the back without having to demo the existing house.
    The idea is to subdivision into two spaces with the front space cut off pretty much at the back of the existing house.

    The block is around 665sqms (16.2 meter frontage) and the current house is around 118 sqms.
    Distance between the house and the right side fence is around 2.8 meters so plenty of space for a car to go through.

    Any show stoppers?

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  2. Marg4000

    Marg4000 Well-Known Member

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    Well, for a start, there will be regulations on how wide the access driveway has to be.

    It’s not just for cars, trucks (furniture delivery?), ambulances, fire fighters etc have to have access. Also access to do the build - think cement trucks.

    Best start with local council regulations.
    Marg
     
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    Depends on your open space requirements? Do you know your zone and overlay provisions? Vic?
     
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    Thanks very much for that @Marg4000 , makes sense. Will have a look.

    @James Cavill , yup, it's in Vic and the zones/overlays are as per below:
    Zone:
    • NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE (NRZ)
    • NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (NRZ1)
    Overlays:
    • DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY (DCPO)
    • DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1 (DCPO1)
     
  5. James Cavill

    James Cavill Well-Known Member

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    The schedule to the zone may specify a specific open space requirement to be met for both existing and proposed. i.e. "An area of 60 square metres, with one part of the private open space to consist of secluded private open space at the side or rear of the dwelling or residential building with a minimum area of 40 square metres, a minimum dimension of 4 metres and convenient access from a living room."
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    click the link to the schedule. This may kill it if there isn't enough space for both of these.

    In Vic the standard accessway width is generally 3 sqm. But I reckon theres been a Tribunal decision that says something along the lines of, if its currently used as a vehicle accessway it can continue to be used that way.

    Being in a Neighbourhood Residential zone Council may be quite negative about development if its something thats not commonplace. I'd talk to a good planner and architect/designer and get them to have a look and let you know of any red flags straight away.
     
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    Hi Paul

    You will need to contact either a Town planning Consultant or a Architectural Designer to establish what is feasible in your particular circumstances.

    We do these all the time and in most cases we follow the "Development Approval" route where you obtain Town Planning Approval for a particular design and then sub-division is a formality based on the actual proposed layout.

    Sometimes you can sub-divide without the need to build the second dwelling but this is complicated will depend on a number of factors.

    All the best
    PAUL
     
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