Hello everyone,
I have a property which I am looking to subdivide in future. Just want to know if someone knows a good smart architect/planner in Melbourne (Blackburn Area) to guide me thru the process and work out with the best strategy we could.
Thanks..
Hi Opee,
I would highly recommend contacting Breece or Christian at Pillar + Post
http://pillarandpost.com.au/homepage
Both great blokes and I always have fantastic feedback from clients I recommend.
Cheers,
Thanks Ashley Stacey..
Are you into planning and subdivision as well
Thanks for the info again..
Hi Opee,
Yes, we specialise in residential subdivision across Melbourne. The majority of subdivisions we do is in the Eastern Suburbs (although we get a bit out in the sticks!).
You'll find that the process is significantly less strenuous on yourself with the use of a private planner who can work in conjunction with the surveyor.
Cheers,
Thanks Stacey…
In my case where Iam looking to build/plan something at the back
of existing 3 bedroom dwelling. who do I need in my case
sueveyer or planner . what is the diff.
Can you explain pls.
Thanks once againStacey, townplanners are not required for most town planning jobs. The architectural draftsman you engage should be able to do the town planning report for you, unless it's a larger / more complex job.
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Hi Opee,
In all developments a surveyor is needed. Surveyors undertake all the field work where the site is measured up to provide a plan which is then used for design and planning purposes. Surveyors also do all the subdivision work and submission to the titles office.
Ash you're looking to at least have some units designed you'll also need a town planner. Planners do the design work to get the best possible outcome for the client whilst sticking to the regulations of your zone. As opposed to council planners who aren't really interested in the best outcome for the client, private planners strive to get you the best bang for your buck.
It is possible to subdivide without a private planner when no design is needed- however this is becoming increasingly uncommon with councils requesting designs to accompany surveys when applying for planning permits.
Cheers,
Hi Jsof and welcome to the forum.
(first name's Ashley by the way).
As a land surveyor with much experience around residential subdivision in Melbourne I've learnt not to rely on draftspeople for planning applications. Even with much experience in design, there often isn't that additional awareness as to fit in with planning regulations (even push the envelope) as well as finding the best possible solution for the client.
I have had multiple dramas dealing with architects directly and going through council planners. If you have a look through the forums you'll see numerous examples of applications being denied from basic rescode restrictions being overlooked in design.
I am not in any way saying they're a bad idea, as there are many fantastic ones out there. I am simply saying that overlooking a planner is a risk that I wouldn't take myself, nor recommend to customers. Surveyors know a small amount of town planning so can definitely take charge of this on very simple subdivisions.
Cheers,
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