Here Are Some of the Issues You’ll Face…
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or drowning in endless paperwork and compliance, you’re not alone. The planning system is complex and can be frustrating for homeowners.
Putting together a council application for your farm stay can be extremely hard and tiring and dealing with council can be a nightmare, not to mention the whole process can be very expensive in both time and money. Plus, we’re pretty sure, you have better things to do… That’s where we fit in!
It’s what we do, all day, everyday. With a team of 10+ highly knowledgeable and experienced town planners, property consultants, registered architect and draftsman we’re pretty good at what we do.
What Rules Do I Need to Comply With?
Having worked on many farm stay projects over the past 25 years common compliance rules and questions to consider are:
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Safety of Guests – Council will likely look at the safety of future guests in the context of fire safety as well as any risks from farm operations.
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Environmental impact – Will there be any new construction or expansion of existing buildings to accommodate guests? Will any land be taken out of primary production? Can the existing infrastructure on-site handle the additional waste and water usage of guests?
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Business plan – Will you operate year round? How many guests will you accommodate? What activities will guests be permitted to participate in? How will you handle safety?
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Predominant use – How will you show council that your farm continues to be the predominant use and not just ancillary to the farm stay accommodation? These will be some of the things to consider when embarking on farm stay development for your project
And Here’s How We Can Help…
We understand that getting to the point of having the right approval for your farm stay is not an easy journey. It’s one that needs the best experience the industry has to offer. That’s why we’re here to help… We’d love to make your council approval journey for a farm stay simple and as pain-free as possible.
We’ve worked for many farmers and property owners on their farm stay application and have dedicated town planners and designers that specialise in this type of development application.
You can glean from the wisdom we’ve gained from all of our past projects. 25 years of being in the industry and our 50 consecutive years of experience have taught us a few things.
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