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Manor Houses

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In Australia, a manor house is classed as a single dwelling, with three or four dwellings on the one lot. Manor houses can be one or two storeys in size, and include a basement. Each dwelling is attached by a common wall or floor, with one dwelling typically located on top of another. They’re quite similar to a unit or apartment building, but on a smaller scale.

Manor houses allow you to add extra value to your property, and create additional income streams, without needing to subdivide.

While a manor house isn’t as common a structure in Australia, legislation came into effect in New South Wales in 2018 that allows manor houses to be fast-tracked under a Complying Development Certificate. As such, there are strict requirements that a manor house must meet in order to receive approval for its construction.

It must meet your local Council’s minimum lot size, width, and square meterage requirements
Your council will have specific rules around the gross floor area of the property, which typically sit around 25% of the lot area
There must be one off-street parking spot for each dwelling
Different sized lots will have different front, side, and rear boundary setbacks

At CIVAC, we help you navigate your local rules and regulations, so you can build your manor house sooner, and begin taking advantage of the benefits that this project can deliver.

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HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

1 We set the groundwork 2 We gather the necessary documentation 3 We lodge your application 4 The next steps

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

We set the groundwork

Thanks to the recent legislation, your manor house can be approved and built under a Complying Development Certificate (CDC). This means that building approval and construction approval can be obtained in the same application.

This is great news for lot owners, as it means you can fast track your manor house construction.

CIVAC is here to start the process out on the right footing. So when you get in touch with us, we set the groundwork to ensure that you understand everything that’s required in order to obtain your CDC. Then, we work with you to plan your way forward, from start to finish.

HOW WE WORK WITH YOU

We gather the necessary documentation

While the process for acquiring a Complying Development Certificate for your manor house construction is shorter than a standard Development Application, there is still a significant list of documentation you need to provide in order to receive approval.

Your CIVAC Project Manager will help you gather the necessary supporting documentation to lodge your CDC, which includes:

A set of building plans and specifications
A site plan of your property
Elevations showing the side views of the proposed works. This includes any cutting or filling.
A list of building specifications, including building materials and construction methods
Any letters of consent for proposed works, like retaining walls
A complying Waste Management Plan
A complying Stormwater Management Plan
BASIX certificate

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We lodge your application

After your Project Manager has gathered all the necessary certifications and supporting documentation, they’ll then prepare and lodge your Complying Development Certificate with a Private Certifier on your behalf.

You don’t have to do anything, at this stage. They manage and monitor the process for you, and provide you with updates as to the progress of your application. Your Project Manager will be on call to answer any queries as your certificate progresses, and will respond with any additional information required to complete your application.

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The next steps

Once you receive approval for your Complying Development Certificate, we’ll get to work on the next stage in the process.

At this point, your Project Manager will obtain a Notice to Commence from the same Private Certifier with whom you lodged your CDC. This demonstrates proof of payment to your local Council, and that all the necessary licences and certificates have been acquired.

From here it’s a matter of choosing a builder, and getting started. CIVAC work with a trusted panel of licenced builders, and we can connect you with the builder that’s right for your manor house project.

It’s now time to get started building your manor house. We can take care of this for you, too, and project manage the construction phase to see your new building come to life.

READING THE FINE PRINT

Comprehensive advice to achieve your manor house approval

While a manor house may not be a common building design, it’s still an exciting option when looking at a housing option on your block.

While a manor house offers you the flexibility and space to create multiple rental opportunities on the one property, there are a few key questions you need to think about before it can be built.

Does your local Council allow manor houses in your residential zone? We can ensure that you build your manor house in the right residential area.
Does your property allow for the right number of off-street parking bays? You can’t just rely on on-street parking when looking at a new manor house development.
Is it neighbour-friendly? While a manor house isn’t much bigger than a typical two-storey house, you may need to be aware of any outlooks. Do any outward facing views overlook your neighbours? We help ensure that these issues are addressed and don’t create friction in the future.

At CIVAC, we ensure you’ve investigated every element of your application, so your manor house approval can go through swiftly and smoothly.

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Got questions about your manor house approval? We’ve got answers.

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