Hi Guys
For those of you who are contemplating doing some Property Development here in this post and in the following posts some checklists to consider.
These have come from some Australian websites.
Address………………………………………………………………………………Date……………….
SITE FEASIBILITY
Zoning
What is the size of the land?
Is the council zone correct for the proposed development?
What densities are required by the council?
Are there any current or future planning controls that may restrict development
o Heritage listed
o Conservation or no development area?
Is future rezoning likely or proposed?
Are there any expensive Council contribution fees?
Is there potential to vary Council’s controls of heights, densities, setbacks?
Topography
Is the site fairly flat?
Dual street frontage?
Corner site?
Does the slope of the site restrict the type of development proposed?
Is there any slip or subsidence problems?
Will there by an exorbitant cost for filling, cut or compaction?
Flora/Fauna
Are there any significant trees on the site that must be retained, and which will reduce development
potential?
Neighbouring Properties
What are the adjoining neighbours setbacks ……….mt ………..mt
Views – are they available and will my development restrict my neighbours’ views?
Will the development affect the privacy of neighbours?
Will the development overshadow neighbouring properties and does the development receive good
solar access?
Are there special streetscape requirements that must be met?
What similar developments have taken place in the vicinity?
Traffic, Parking and Public Transport
Is it safe to get in and out of the site?
Is the road width suitable for the scale of the development?
Will an increase in traffic levels be supported by the Council?
Is there public transport - a bus or train within walking distance?
Surface and Ground Water
Is the site flood affected?
Utilities
Is the site serviced by water, sewer, power, telecommunication cabling and telephone utilities?
Do existing services need to be upgraded?
Do any sewer or water mains cross the property and will that restrict the development?
Are there any draining pits, power poles or electricity boxes that obstruct future access to the site?
Are there any easements crossing the property that will restrict the development?
Technological Hazards, Pollutants and Disturbances
Is the site significantly affected by aeroplane, traffic or train noise?
Is there a disturbing odour source?
Is there any evidence of site contamination from past use such as a service station or intensive
agriculture?
Is the site in the vicinity of high tension cables?
For those of you who are contemplating doing some Property Development here in this post and in the following posts some checklists to consider.
These have come from some Australian websites.
Address………………………………………………………………………………Date……………….
SITE FEASIBILITY
Zoning
What is the size of the land?
Is the council zone correct for the proposed development?
What densities are required by the council?
Are there any current or future planning controls that may restrict development
o Heritage listed
o Conservation or no development area?
Is future rezoning likely or proposed?
Are there any expensive Council contribution fees?
Is there potential to vary Council’s controls of heights, densities, setbacks?
Topography
Is the site fairly flat?
Dual street frontage?
Corner site?
Does the slope of the site restrict the type of development proposed?
Is there any slip or subsidence problems?
Will there by an exorbitant cost for filling, cut or compaction?
Flora/Fauna
Are there any significant trees on the site that must be retained, and which will reduce development
potential?
Neighbouring Properties
What are the adjoining neighbours setbacks ……….mt ………..mt
Views – are they available and will my development restrict my neighbours’ views?
Will the development affect the privacy of neighbours?
Will the development overshadow neighbouring properties and does the development receive good
solar access?
Are there special streetscape requirements that must be met?
What similar developments have taken place in the vicinity?
Traffic, Parking and Public Transport
Is it safe to get in and out of the site?
Is the road width suitable for the scale of the development?
Will an increase in traffic levels be supported by the Council?
Is there public transport - a bus or train within walking distance?
Surface and Ground Water
Is the site flood affected?
Utilities
Is the site serviced by water, sewer, power, telecommunication cabling and telephone utilities?
Do existing services need to be upgraded?
Do any sewer or water mains cross the property and will that restrict the development?
Are there any draining pits, power poles or electricity boxes that obstruct future access to the site?
Are there any easements crossing the property that will restrict the development?
Technological Hazards, Pollutants and Disturbances
Is the site significantly affected by aeroplane, traffic or train noise?
Is there a disturbing odour source?
Is there any evidence of site contamination from past use such as a service station or intensive
agriculture?
Is the site in the vicinity of high tension cables?
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