it does apply if it's a lowset home? because the rule is very wierd. 60% of 399 = 239sqm and 50% of 400 = 200sqm

No. The outcome of the meeting would be a permit provided by council(if they agree) which would be valid for 12 months. If the driveway is not constructed be fore…

Thanks Verona, I’ve Read this one. I got response from council that my calculations are correct. However I have an on-site appointment for assessment of non standard gradients. Assessment costed…

Yup, I’ve requested for on-site assessment from council.

The problem with sunken garage is NCC. It mandates 1 accessible(without steps) entry. So I can only go 170mm down. Is there a way around this?

So typically how many inspections would be required throughout the construction. Can I get your contact?

So, for general inspections after each phase All inspect is good. But do you also do the same inspections or are you for major defects?

Is my driveway too steep?

Garage would be at the height of 2.46m (2639mm - 170mm).
Gradient 1:6 outside the boundary for upto 1.42m ---> covers a height of 0.23m
Gradient 1:4 inside…

Is my driveway too steep?

Need to reach the height of 2.46m. I am using gradient of 1:4 inside the boundary lot and 1:6 outside the lot.
I hope the image is…

Have a look at below image. This represents my idea of the driveway that I want to have.

I am planning to cover a height of 2.45m in 9m inside my…

We are building with CJ Homes. We are building a single storey home. The contract is standard HIA contract.

I'm interested in lollies! not $59.60
How to communicate this with my builder? I am about to construct my new home. can I share…

Is this CJ homes?

Hi, I am constructing a new home and would like to engage a private inspector after each phase of completion.
Do you have any recommendations for reliable inspectors who are…

Did you ask him that you needed thermal check and inclusion of report of roof can be questioned by you… $800 is too steep?

20th August, 2024: Got the response from the builder with the designs.
Didn't like the designs honestly. Our expectation was 220-230sqm. We barely got 200sqm area.
The design had some flaws and…

9th August, 2024 - Waiting for designs
Tried to understand setbacks and understand structure of the home after reading Brisbane council rules.
2 squares = 1 meter
Red lines = cannot construct beyond…

7th July, 2024
Paid for the design sketches from the builder for custom home.
Design/Initial deposit: $1500
This is included in the final cost of the home.
Initial design would take around ~10-12 days.…

These last couple of weeks we had been thinking of building high set home but given the budget constraint and we didn't like the plan we got which fit within…

I have received the pre-approval of loan for the construction of home. I will be proceeding for formal approval once something concrete on the design end is done.
We have a…

We will be building with CJ homes in Aspley (Brisbane North).
This thread has been created to keep a track of all the things we encounter. It can serve as a…

Why can't I see any photos in the thread? is it because this post is too old?

Hello All,
I have a small lot in one of the suburbs in Brisbane. It is 402 sqm. According to small lot code, I can construct only 50% of the area.…