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DUAL OCCUPANCY KU-RING-GAI

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:00:16 +0000

The NSW Government’s new low and mid-rise housing policy has now made dual occupancies generally permissible across Ku‑ring‑gai. This landmark change could boost housing capacity while preserving leafy our neighbourhood character.

If you’re considering a dual occupancy and have a lot more than 1,015m², excellent architectural design is key; innovative layouts, material selection and landscaping can ensure each home complements its surroundings and offers liveable spaces. Quality design doesn’t just unite two residences, elevates them both. As community members, homeowners, architects and builders, let’s champion well-designed dual occupancy projects and shape Ku‑ring‑gai’s future with care and creativity.

The current maximum floor space ratio (FSR) for detached dual occupancy development within Ku-ring-gai within R2 zoned land is 0.4:1 FSR.

As an example, if you have 1,500m² of R2 zoned land, subject to the site’s constraints, it may be possible to build a dual occupancy with two 300m² detached dwellings (that’s 600m² of GFA). This is currently much higher than available for a single dwelling which only allows for a maximum GFA of 470m² for a single dwelling on the same lot size under the LEP.

Considering a project? Let’s build better together, call us today!

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How do the NSW planning changes affect you?

admin — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:30 +0000

Late last year, the NSW Government announced wide sweeping changes to create new low-rise and mid-rise housing in NSW.

The proposed reforms seek to:

• Allow dual occupancies in all R2 low density residential zones across NSW.

• Allow terraces, townhouses and 2 storey apartment blocks near transport hubs and town centres in R2 residential zones.

• Allow mid-rise apartment blocks near transport hubs and town centres in R3 zones.

These changes have the potential reshape our built environment particularly in the Ku-ring-gai Council area.

Public submissions close later this month. If you would like to make a submission, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-legislation/housing/diverse-and-well-located-homes

If you would like to understand how this may affect your property, please do not hesitate to contact us on 9487 4033.

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Cheltenham project update

admin — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:44:59 +0000

Check out our recently completed project in Cheltenham.

Presenting “Sandstone Elegance” – where modern meets timeless charm!

Seamless with nature, meticulously detailed inside and out. Expansive windows blur the line between indoors and outdoors. High ceilings and bespoke finishes marry modern luxury with classic allure.

Many thanks to @rivergumbuildingservices and we hope our clients enjoy their ‘newish’ home!

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