14 Jul Your Property Development Checklist

Are you considering Property Development? Here is a quick reference checklist to make sure you’re covered:

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, such as heritage or conservation areas?
• Is future rezoning likely?
• What are the Council contribution fees?

Topography

• Is the site fairly flat/level?
• Is there dual street frontage?
• Is it a corner site?
• Does the slope of the site restrict the type of development proposed?
• Are there any slip problems?
• Will there by an exorbitant cost for filling?

Flora/Fauna

• Are there any significant trees on the site that must be retained, and which will reduce development?

Neighbouring Properties

• What are the adjoining neighbors’ setbacks?
• Are views available and will your development restrict your neighbors’ views?
• Will the development affect the privacy of neighbors?
• Does the development receive good solar access?
• Are there special streetscape requirements that must be met?

Traffic and Parking

• 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 be supported by the Council?

Surface and Ground Water

• Is the site flood affected?

Utilities

• Is the site serviced by water, sewer, power, 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?

Technological Hazards, Pollutants and Disturbances

• Is the site significantly affected by aeroplane, traffic or train noise?
• 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?

Drop us a line and let us know some things you’ve had to overcome in your development checklists!