As a certification company, one of the first steps in assessing the building design is to identify the characteristics of a property. This can affect the building and design requirements (such as building height, setback, height above ground).
Carrying out searches at the start of the building process ensures BA&A can support all stakeholders to ensure the building design complies with local, State and National legislation.
What property information does a certifier look for?
Zoning
The zoning of a property defines what type of development is permitted for a specific property or area.
Overlays
Overlays are stipulated by Council and show the location and the extent of special features to a parcel of land.
The purpose of overlays is to identify areas that:
- Are sensitive to the effects of development
- Constrain land or development
- Are subject to valuable resources
- Present opportunities for development
Extract from Brisbane City Council website
There are different types of overlays: flooding, bushfire, traditional building character...
In their blog article “New Guidelines for Brisbane Character Homes”, Designer Planning explains why and how the traditional building character overlay can affect the development of a property
Easements
According to Urban Utilities, “an easement is a right attached to land, which gives another party the right to use the land for a specific purpose even though they are not the land owner”.
The main purpose of an easement is to allow Council to protect access, operate and maintain water and sewerage infrastructure that is in private land.
Council assets
Council assets include stormwater, sewer infrastructure and water supply pipes.
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