How to work out if I can subdivide a large block ?

HI all
I found a large block of land about 900 sq with side access advertized on RE.com.au and I wanted to know the steps to finding out if a granny flat can be built around the back. What would be the steps I need to do ?
Thanks
G

First you need to find out if you can obtain a permit - which means you need to speak to your local council.

Emma
www.mypropertyjourney.com

As Emma said call up council and speak to the town planner there. They'll be able to give you a good idea of it it's possible or not.

Where is the block located anyway?

Ashley Stacey - Director / Senior Surveyor
Subdivision Services | m. 0400531138 | e. staceysurveying@gmail.com
www.staceysurveying.com.au | Montrose, Victoria | 7 days

I would also recommend reviewing your financial position and consider all of your options.
Without knowing the location or planning controls for this site, it is difficult to give specific advice. However, in many cases a 900sqm block in Melbourne's middle suburbs can be readily subdivided into. 2, 3, or 4 lots.
By getting a specialist to complete a Preliminary Development Assessment you will be in a strong position to make a decision on what is best for that particular site. These are inexpensive and we recommend our clients get them done as a matter of course before embarking on the Strategy and Concept Plan steps.

All the best with your development,
Breece

www.hubplan.com.au

Breece, what kind of 'specialist' would be engaged in such a scenario? Surveyor? Architect? Or go straight to the council / town planner?

Hi The Pups,

We were actually talking about this situation the other day in the office. The way we see it, there are several doors that a client can enter through to commence their development. You've correctly identified a Land surveyor, Town planning consultant or an Architect as a logical first step.
If you prefer to do it yourself, most Council's will take the time to give you as much basic info as they can.

There's are a couple of helpful professionals on here such as ChristianB and Ashley that will gladly help you. My company provides these services but I'm not here touting for business.

All the best with your development.

Breece

www.hubplan.com.au

Great! Thanks Breece

Getting back to the original question about Granny Flats particularly.

Generally it is - in planning terms at least - an accepted right for people to build a "dependant person's unit" in their backyard. As such there is often no need for planning permission as long as the guidelines are met.

These guidelines are to do with size (floor area and height) and use - they must be for a dependant person.

Design & Build Consultant
http://brutalart.com.au

Hi Guys
Thanks for the reply. The property was in Bathurst. But I have since found a better deal and chasing that lol :)