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General guideline on how to design a house or granny flat Central Coast NSW

Updated: Aug 1

Obtain a planning certificate from Council to determine zone, building permissibility, list of planning controls & hazards. (bushfire,  flood, landslip, heritage etc)

 

If flood prone, obtain a Flood Level Certificate

If bushfire prone, obtain a Bushfire Report to determine Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) and design in accord with AS3959

Determine if an arborist needs to be engaged to determine tree species.

Obtain a DBYD report and Sewer Diagrams from Council

Obtain a Site Survey showing boundary lines, floor & ridge levels, trees, neighbouring structures etc.

 

Determine if plans can be submitted as CDC and which planning control applies

CDC for Housing Code (Part 3)

CDC for Rural Housing Code (Part 3A)

CDC for Housing Alterations Code (Part 4)

CDC for SEPP Housing (2021) - granny flats

 

If plans need to be submitted as DA read & understand the LEP

 

Read & understand the DCP

 

For DA’s engage a town planner to prepare a Statement of Environmental Effect (SEE)

And prepare a Waste Management Plan

 

Determine the existing and proposed Class of Building

Ensure building heights, FSR, Site Cover and building envelopes are met

 

Apply NCC or BCA to the design

 

Use a CAD program to design: Site Plan,  Floor Plans, Elevations, Sections showing existing and proposed development.  

Show shadow diagrams if necessary.

Include door & window schedules

 

Draw in accord with AS1100 and Council requirements

Orientate & design in accord with BASIX commitments

Lodge plans with Council

 

Information is subject to change at any time. Always check that you have the latest information.  

OR contact us to prepare and lodge your plans


Disclaimer

* This is general information and each building site is unique and planning controls change from time to time. It is also important to note that there is criteria associated with all the above-mentioned methods, so be sure to check the latest information and stay tuned for updates.


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