Saturday 19 October 2013

Building consent!

Well it only took 11 months but we have finally received building consent from the shire. Here's a breakdown.
November 2012 - first viewed the block
December 2012 - exchanged contract of sale
February 2013 - settled the contract for sale, extended time was owing to the titles office stamping new division and modifying maps etc.
Engaged architect to help with council submission, Structual details and enviro entail impact statement. (More on this later. )
March through August 2013 - design, budget, change design, budget, throw out design, design, budget help!
August 2013 - submit final design to council.
October 2013 - approval!

Construction certificate is still pending waiting on engenieers details. Next week?

Below is the sunset from last night.
Smokey! Early start to the brushfire season this year.