Subdividing - Private Open Space

Hi

I'm looking at some house with land with hope to do subdivision (multi-dwelling).
There's a question of how much 'usable space' that we can use given any land. Someone indicated 70% due to 30% private open space requirements while others states 25%.

some indicated that if we are building 3 units townhouse, as long as there's open space is counted as private open space including verandah, balcony etc.

ANyone know for certain what are the requirements?

First time developer and about to buy a land.
Thanks.

 

Your town planner can advise as the bus no blanket rule across the world.

 

You would need to read the town planning scheme for the local council plus the statewide regulations to find the nuances for how open space is defined, how private open space is defined and what percentages are required.

 

If you are in Victoria:
https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/__d...0/New-minimum-garden-area-requirement_Web.pdf

This is about garden space - so driveways, car parks etc are not counted in the % allocation. With small blocks, or new developments these restrictions may not apply.

It’s important to get professional advice.

 

It's going to depend on the specific zone. Secluded open space can vary considerably, sometimes 40sqm, sometimes 25 sq. Sometimes minimum dimension of 5, somethings min dimension of 3 m. Then there's "garden space" affected by the size of the lot..
So it varies from location to location, zone to zone...
I suggest treating it as part of the assessment process, rather than trying to find the ideal lot first

 

What's the size of the block? Which zone and Council is it in? Which schedule? Should be able to find all of that out in a few mins. Also try calling the council town planner for initial advice. It's a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to how helpful the planner is but it costs u nothing and only takes a few mins.