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Compliance & Council Approvals

  • Do I need council approval for an Expandify home?
  • What is a Complying Development Approval (CDA)?
  • What is a Development Approval (DA) and when is it needed?
  • How does Expandify help with council approvals?
  • What documentation is provided for compliance?
  • Do Expandify homes meet energy efficiency ratings?
  • What certifications come with an Expandify home?
  • Are Expandify homes considered Class 1a buildings?
  • Can I install an Expandify home on land with zoning restrictions?
  • How do I check if my land is suitable for an Expandify home?
  • Are Expandify homes Class 1a certified under the NCC?
  • Do Expandify homes require council approval before installation?
  • Are any Expandify homes exempt from council approval?
  • Can you help with council approvals and planning reports?
  • Do your homes comply with local council rules in Western Australia, South Australia, and Victoria?
  • Do I need a building permit to install an Expandify home in regional Victoria?
  • Do I need to organise a private certifier for DIY installations?
  • Can I install an Expandify home on a property with an existing dwelling?
  • Can I use a town planner or private certifier instead of council?
  • How long does it take to get council approval?
  • What happens if my council rejects the application?
  • Can I build a granny flat on a strata title or battle-axe block?
  • What if my property is heritage-listed?
  • How do I check if my land is zoned correctly for a granny flat?
  • Can I build on flood-prone or bushfire-prone land?
  • Are there restrictions on secondary dwellings in rural zones?
  • Do Expandify homes comply with the National Construction Code (NCC)?
  • What is a Class 1a building under the NCC?
  • Do I need council approval to install a granny flat?
  • What does a preliminary council approval report include?
  • Will bushfire zones affect my design?
  • Do you assess flood risk for my property?
  • How do easements impact my granny flat placement?
  • What is the difference between CDC and DA?
  • Are the homes compliant with BASIX?
  • Do you include the BASIX certificate?
  • Is this a Class 1a dwelling?
  • Is it eligible for CDC approval?
  • Do you include the CDC?
  • What if I need a DA instead?
  • Can you help with council approvals?
  • Do you do town planning?
  • Do I get a copy of the site map?
  • Can I use my own surveyor?
  • Do you provide topographic data?
  • Can I build on a battle-axe block?
  • Can I put two homes on one property?
  • Is dual occupancy allowed?
  • Can I get a breezeway between homes?
  • Is it considered a permanent dwelling?
  • Can it be approved as a granny flat?
  • Do you help with occupancy certificates?
  • Is it legal in Tasmania?
  • Can I put it on a rural block?
  • Can I use it as an Airbnb?
  • Is it approved for short-term rental?
  • Can I live in it full-time?
  • Is it considered a permanent dwelling?
  • Can I use it as a studio only?

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