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Architecture for a Property Subdivision

  • Writer: Swarup Dutta
    Swarup Dutta
  • Jan 8, 2017
  • 2 min read

Design Consultation Brief. After your are satisfied with the new building footprint / built form concept, we will meet you onsite. This confidential meeting covers detailed project and design brief. We tell you what you need to know to succeed and not just what you want to hear to get a quick sale! That way, you do not end up with any disappointments. Honesty and Integrity is our strength.

  • Site Feature and Level (F&L) Survey.

  • A registered surveyor will go onsite to do a feature and levels survey of the building site to our detailed specifications taking into account fences, large trees, drainage, pits, adjacent properties, views, local features and streetscape which helps in the Town Planning Application submission. A 're-establishment survey' is required to identify the site boundaries. We wil engage a surveyor on your behalf if you don't have one.

  • Feasibility Study.

  • This is done on a thumb rule basis to let you know what costs you may incur. We suggest you verifying these numbers at working drawing stage when your builder gives you a build quote.

  • Preliminary Design Development.

  • Based on our design brief meeting we prepare preliminary concept sketches suitable for subsequent detailed development.

  • Town Planning Application Drawings.

  • After approval of concept design, the preparation of town planning drawings and reports are prepared for planning application submission.

  • Planning Submissions to Council.

  • We lodge the relevant application forms, plans and reports. Upon request by Council, erect site signs and carry out any other activities necessary to complete the statutory advertising requirements (if not carried out by the Council)

  • Post Town Planning submission.

  • Council will often send a Request for Further Information (RFI) correspondence where some design modifications or design clarification is required. We will respond to these and keep you in the loop. That is why it may save time not to get too detailed in the initial submission and those details may be incorporated at the RFI stage.

  • After the Application is advertised, Council makes a decision and requires certain conditions are met. We do those drawing amendments if required which are called satisfying Planning Permit Conditions..

 
 
 

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* Swarup, our Founder, while consulting to a Property Subdivision firm, developers and architects managed 250+ property subdivision permits.

Disclaimer & Terms of Engagement

The information provided on this website and within our "Site Verdict" or "Advanced Feasibility" reports is intended as Professional Planning Opinion based on the Victorian Planning Provisions (VPP) and our experience with over 250+ managed approvals.

Please note the following:

  • Preliminary Nature: All yield projections, building envelopes, and feasibility data are preliminary. They are subject to formal site surveys, soil reports, and final architectural drafting.

  • Statutory Authority: While we leverage deep expertise to mitigate risk, the final decision regarding any Planning Permit rests solely with the relevant Local Government Authority (Council) or VCAT.

  • 2026 Costings: Construction estimates and trade rates are based on current 2026 Victorian market benchmarks and are subject to fluctuation based on site-specific complexities and final builder tenders.

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AuArchitecture reserves the right to refine project strategies as detailed site data becomes available.

We advise you must seek legal and financial advice prior to making a commitment on any property development venture. The opinions we provide are general in nature.

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