Welcome to our "Building Design Services" Blog where our aim is to help you gain a better understanding of the planning approval process.
We are based on the Central Coast, NSW, and help locals with the daunting task of preparing building plans & documentation to submit to the relevant Certifying Authority.
The price is very Site specific and is largely dependant on the amount of time spent on a project. There are a number of factors that can add time to the project. Some of these are:
Site Conditions: Slope of the Land, Bushfire Prone Land, Flood Prone Land, Mine Subsidence, Trees in proximity to proposed development, Proximity to a body of water (pond, lake, river, dam, sea), Ecologically Sensitive Land, Heritage or Heritage Conservation, Unsewered land, Water Catchment areas.
The Class of Building: (Class 1 - 10)
Dwelling Houses along with ancillary structures (carports, sheds, garages, decks, pergolas, swimming pools etc) usually fall into Class 1 or Class 10 (Refer to Building Code Australia (BCA) for definitions. Residential Buildings that fall into Class 2 are by nature more time consuming due to the additional criteria and requirements.
Type of Building - Residential or Commercial
Complexity of Design & Detail to Finishes
Proposed Building Materials: Timber or Steel Frame construction is less time consuming to design than masonry construction due to brick or concrete block size considerations.
Number of Storeys or Levels: Generally multiple levels or storeys require more design time due to layouts when considering stairs, landings & voids. Multiple levels usually require more Sheets in a set of drawings, which results in time added to the overall project. Shadow diagrams are also usually required for multiple levels.
Landscaping Requirements: Retaining walls, steep driveways, swimming pools, fences
BASIX Requirements: BASIX commitments are optional for renovations valued under $50 000. BASIX requirements vary between alterations and new development. In some cases minimal BASIX commitments are required, in other cases an Accredited BASIX consultant are required to assess the proposed development.
Disclaimer
* This is general (not site specific) information based on information available at the time of the post.
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