Unlocking the Door to Affordable Housing: Navigating the Maze of Legislation with Council Approval Group In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in alternative housing options such as tiny homes, moveable dwellings, and cabins. With the promise of cost-effective living and simpler lifestyles, it’s no wonder these innovative housing solutions have captured…
An overview of State Government new planning rules information released 28 November 2023 We all know housing supply and affordability is one of the greatest issues facing our state. The NSW Government have recently announced with significant changes to planning laws, designed to fast track low-rise and mid-rise housing. This may see a number of…
An overview of State Government information released 8 December 2023 The NSW Government is proposing changes to the planning rules to help speed up the delivery of a range of different housing types to suit people’s changing lifestyle needs. Our households are changing, but for a long time we haven’t been building the kind of…
On the 18 December 2023, the NSW Planning Department released details on proposed changes to planning law called ‘NSW Diverse and Well Located Housing Reforms’. These proposals focus principally on dual occupancies, multi-unit housing (eg townhouses), manor houses and small to medium rise apartment buildings. This article will focus principally on the reforms as they…
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What is a 4.6 Variation and How Can It Unlock Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars? Unlock the potential of your property project with our expert guide on Clause 4.6 Variation. Learn how a Clause 4.6 variation request can offer flexibility in property development and planning regulations. Watch this master class video by Colin Fragar, Co-founder…
Owning property is a significant investment, but have you ever considered how your property could work harder for you? In Australia’s thriving real estate market, there are numerous opportunities to make your property work harder for you by unlocking its development potential. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various ways you can generate passive…
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Are you considering a dual occupancy project for your property? One style of Dual Occupancy that is very common in Australia, particularly if somebody has gone to a project home builder, is a side-by-side dual occupancy (Duplex). While it may seem like an enticing option at first, there are several important considerations that you should…
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You might be asking ‘Wait, what is a Fallback Position?’ Traditionally it’s an alternative course of action that may be taken if the original plan fails. When it comes to property development and town planning, a fallback position is your alternative option should your development application or planning permit be refused. In this video, Colin…
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What are the responsibilities of town planners? It is something you have to know to understand why having a town planner guiding you with your project is so important. To learn more about town planners, click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript…
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Do you need a quote for a town planner? Maybe you don’t know how to find a town planner or what qualifications to require. To learn more about obtaining a town planner quote, click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the…
Are you looking for a town planner in NSW? Are you wondering how to choose one? What should you look for in a town planner? To learn more about what the Council Approval Group has to offer, click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is…
Do you have a project and want to know if you need a town planner and surveyor? Maybe you’ve been planning a project or you’ve just been told you need approval for something you have done. If so, we can help. To learn more click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for…
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Are you wondering what are the benefits of a secondary dwelling versus a dual occupancy? What is the difference between them? To learn more click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… Okay, what are the benefits of a secondary…
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Are you looking for information on secondary dwelling size limits? What is the limit and is it the same for all properties? To learn more about secondary dwelling size limits, click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… So one…
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If you are hoping to get approval for a secondary dwelling, setbacks are an important consideration. Do you know what setbacks are required? To learn more about secondary dwelling setbacks click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… Okay, here’s…
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Do you need to know the secondary dwelling requirements? If you are thinking about putting a second dwelling on your property there are some important considerations. To learn more about secondary dwelling requirements, click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the…
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Are you looking for some sort of a checklist to help you build a secondary dwelling on your property? You might be thinking doing it on your own will be more cost-effective. To learn more about secondary dwelling checklists click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read,…
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Are you wondering what a town planner does in Australia? Do you need one? How can they help with development approval? To learn more about what town planners do click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… Hi, my name…
Are you wondering what is a town planner, exactly? Maybe you want to know how they can help and why you need one. To learn more about town planners click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… Hi Colin Fragar…
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Are you wondering how to get approval for a secondary dwelling in the Blacktown Council Area? To learn more about secondary dwellings in Blacktown click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… So you’re looking to talk to somebody about…
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Are you wondering how to get approval for a secondary dwelling in the Northern Beaches Council area? To learn more about secondary dwellings in the Northern Beaches click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… What do I need to…
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Are you wondering how to get approval for a secondary dwelling in the Blue Mountains? To learn more about secondary dwellings in the Blue Mountains click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… Okay, we’re talking about secondary dwellings in…
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Are you wondering how to get approval for a CDC secondary dwelling? Have you heard CDC or Complying Development Certificate approvals are easier? To learn more about secondary dwellings click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… So how do…
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Do you know the difference between secondary dwelling and dual occupancy? Is one option better than the other? Click on the “Play” button below to watch now: Or for those that prefer to read, here is a transcript of the video… Hi, I’m Colin Fragar from Council Approval Group. We’re here to answer your question:…
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Are you wondering how to decide between granny flat or extension? This video provides insights to help you make the right decision for you. Click on the “Play” button below to watch now: So what is going to generate more property value for yourself – an extension or a granny flat? My name is Colin…
