How many units I can I fit on the property?

This is a difficult question to answer. There are no set rules across the board – each council has different that rules. The shape, orientation and slope of your property and any other specific features that may affect development on your proposed site, must be identified. Factors which must be taken into consideration – some of which we have already discussed include:

• The required Setback distances from bordering property boundaries
• The required Setback distance from the street frontage
• The number of bedrooms being constructed will impact on the number of car parks required
• Vehicle access, including turning areas and driveways
• How the proposed building height compares to the adjoining and neighboring buildings
• The minimum private open space areas required for each unit
• The minimum site and space coverage areas needed for your property
• Energy efficient design with good northern solar access to windows
• The impact on neighbouring properties including overlooking, overshadowing and large building bulk and scale

Remember, local councils will have their own policies and controls for development in their own specific areas which will determine the number of units allowed on your property. I recommend you engage the services of a professional town-planning consultant like PS who can examine all the