Hi bashworth,
Thanks for your reply. The idea is now abandoned as I enquired council (Hills area in Sydney) and it is prohibited to…

Does anyone know if it's possible to put a shed in the front yard and if it needs approval from council?
We have a limited backyard but loads of front yard…

Hi,
Just an update on our build - we got DA approval via Hills Council.
The width of our house was at 80.49% width of allotment at the building line which exceeded…

Hi,
We are also building and have decided on the ecosmart flex fireplace. They use bioethanol so no need for a flue or ducting and dont need electricity. They come in…

Thanks Gogo65 and Simeon for the information. Good to know that its more an aesthetic requirement which I agree. The "solid wall 20 metres wide" example is a good way…

Thanks gogo65, good to know that it is possible somehow. Hopefully max width is what I think it is ie only applies to the building line and any other part…

Hi Nosliw,
That's what's confusing. I've left a message with the council. Awaiting a call back from them. Hopefully I'll hear back from them soon.

Hi All,
We're looking at a KDR in the Hills District. Our lot has a width of 27m and 30m depth. Given the front setback needs to be 10m and rear…

Hi Scoturner,
I just called our builder regarding our soil classification, they came back with H1 too....

Hi BenHolly, we're in stage 3 and due to settle next week. I'm hoping the fences will start coming down by end of next week

Hi gandn,
Thanks for the info! We're not sure if our builder (Metricon) will be going DA or CDC route. They wanted us to produce a professional landscape plan but not…

Hi All,
Can anyone recommend a landscape planner that is familiar with the North Kellyville council requirements?
Thanks

Thanks for the responses guys.
Going to have a read through the CDC and see what the deal with setbacks are.
An 8m rear setback for the first floor will mean we…

Thanks Mars78 for the quick response!
We're having a bit of an issue deciding on design with setbacks now since we're on the Ridge side as we're interested in building with…

Hi fellow neighbours,
We're in lot 312 of stage 3 and I have a question.
Where do we fall in terms of zoning/release area? Is it the Smalls Creek or Kellyville Ridge…