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When is Compliance Achieved?
If a DTS solution is used, compliance is achieved through meeting the requirements of the DTS solution. These are outlined in the NCC and may utilise other documents referenced by the NCC.
Retrospective Approval
Have you ever thought about building a structure on your property and thought to yourself ‘It’s ok, council don’t need to know about this, I’ll just go ahead and build it?’ This may seem like a good idea at the time but can eventually come back to bite you in the...
Navigating Council
If the words building, planning, residential design codes, boundary setbacks or outdoor living area leave you feeling as overwhelmed as a beaver with a dam full of leaks, you should know, you are not alone. New builds or additions to your home can be an amazing...
The Humble Shed
Australian back yards are synonymous with the shed and the man cave. It’s just how it is, how it’s been for years, and why there are so many sheds going into Australian back yards. You can picture it now; as you walk out to your friend’s back yard at a get...
Revealing the R-Codes
There are a heap of do’s and do nots when it comes to building and design. Like do build and design something that is functional and looks good. But don’t build and design something that will give you the mother of all headaches to get through council! There are ways...