Hi All,

I am looking at doing a similar project in Nundah, Brisbane. We have purchased a property on Melton Road – 250 m to the Nundah Train Station and the Brisbane City Council tells me that without a leniency, we can build two storey townhouse development that can occupy 50% of the block.  

In order to put this DA into council I understand that I need to have plans to present.

I have a couple of questions….

1. The BCC will review my applicaiton in view of the neighbouring homes.  We are in the middle of two old properties, one of which is in desperate need of a rebuild – and is on the market for sale now.   Am I best waiting for this property to be purchased and hopefully developed.

2. The back corner of our block notes a water hazard, and the BCC have indicated that I need to get advise from a hydraulic engineer before finalising our DA.  Does anyone have experience with this.

The good news, is that currently our house in being rented out – so we have time to work through what I understand is a long term process.

I am really keen to take on any advise…..