Can you Dual Occ your block?

01. DUAL OCC SITE AUDIT

No two sites are alike unless they are side by side or share similar planning features like site orientation, frontage, depth, location of driveways, easements, onsite assets like sewer, front setbacks, vegetation on and on abutting land, slope, buildings on abutting properties and streetscape character to name just a few criteria to be analysed.

We take the above into consideration as well as other criteria like the zoning and planning overlays which may burden the land, check the property title for covenants and Section 173 restrictions and ascertain what type of development is possible on your land. Then only can we advise if you are ready to subdivide your land. Beware of some who promise the earth!

Our audit will provide you with an honest opinion of what your local council across Melbourne and surrounds may support.

We answer the following commonly asked questions:

How big will each unit be

How many units can you build

How many stories will they be- single, double storey or higher than two levels and

What type of yield will you obtain.

What can you build in my backyard

We give you a bandwidth of risk and certainty. Of course we design for the maximum knowing well Council may ask it be pared back. At least you then know both of us tried for the max!

02. DESIGN THE DUAL OCCUPANCY/UNIT DEVELOPMENTS

Anyone can design a house. But will that dual occupancy or town house design meet the Council guidelines, planning policy and the relevant sections of the Planning Scheme? You need to choose between the average designer/ architect or someone who has a background in both architecture and town planning and will custom design to suit the site.

Our founder will oversee the site analysis, strategic planning, overall architecture and design with a hands on approach and modify the layout till you are satisfied under the limitations of planning controls.

Our founder managed hundreds of successful town planning permits from most councils across Melbourne and surrounds. You can benefit from that valuable planning and design experience. He developed his own dual occupancy and understands what is involved with site selection, design and battling the local council for a good outcome.

We will design to your brief and preferences- whether you desire a contemporary look and feel with a big budget or a traditional design to suit most budgets. Our designs encourage access to natural light, ventilation and materials which provide thermal and acoustic comfort to the occupants.