Hi, Can anyone shed some light on what i can or can not build according to this reply from a council.Especially what type of multiple dwellings and” mixed use development component”.
The above described site is currently
zoned ‘Light Industry’ with a strategic designation of ‘Commercial.’ The development of multiple dwelling units in an area designated for Commercial development is generally encouraged to have a mixed use development component. You are further advised that given the current zoning of the site, the issue of potential contamination will need to be addressed.Any help would be apprecciated.
Dom[biggrin]Riiiiiiight.
My answer – “Huh?”
I think a face to face would be helpful here, that is if the council is not to far away.
“Looking forward to the day when I can tell the boss where to go”
sal,
my interpretation would be that your council does not encourage the development of multiple dwelling units as a sole use to an intended commercial zoning and you would have a pretty hard battle to get this approved at the development assessment stage. they however would look more favourably apon a multi dwelling unit development combined with a commercial use. i.e. maybe units above a retail shop front.given the current zoning, find out what the past uses of the site have been and check if it is on the contaminated land register. if it is it will dramatically reduce the number of things you can do with the site. ie before you have it decontaminated – a costly exercise. don’t get stuck with a lemon.
regards john j
Silver Angle,
Their are 3 very old houses on the block 2 queenslanders and one small shop converted into a livable dwelling i can not see land contamination an issue but i will check it quickly to make sure.
Do you know where i can find this info please.
Dom[biggrin]Salacious,
One of the challenges/secrets/skills in development is getting the information you need from your local councils!
The planning departments do have a responsibility to the ratepayers and others for providing the information and facilitating good planning in their municipality.
I don’t know you… but you really need to focus on the people behind the paperwork to get what you need done! This is really a people-business, in the end.
All the best with it.
Peter.
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Peter Comben
http://www.smartpropertydevelopment.com.auSALACIOUS,
We’ve just gone through the same “checking” process with a Queensland council … the information regarding Land Contamination was in a “Property Certificate” — which included items such as the zoning, easements, water supply, effluent, road issues, flood info, unexploded ordnance info, environment info and more.
The same info was included in a search response with the EPA — to advise the land wasn’t in either a Contaminated Land Register or Environmental Management Register.
Both docs were part of a comprehensive list of searches undertaken by our lawyers.
Hope that helps,
Dean
I agree the land contamination issue is the first one, I see you are from Qld dont know if you recall the Diamond street fiasco where an entire street of long lived in houses were built on contaminated land….
Major issues for all concerned and the one I would check out first before developing.
With regards to the Council anomolies i have always found that if my surveyor or building certifier (ie the person who will actually be doing the approval asks council they can often get the answer you want. As others suggest there are some things you should just NOT CUT CORNERS on. You know save 20 to cost yourself thousands.
Good Luck
M
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