What is the Rural Residential Zone and What Can I do?
The Rural Residential Zone is a common zoning designation within the hinterland of the Gold Coast and is often referred to as “lifestyle blocks.” Rural Residential properties are usually around 4,000m2 to 20,000m2 and are often improved by a single Dwelling House. They also commonly include vegetation and waterways.
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Do I need a development approval for my mezzanine?
A common enquiry to Align is from owners and tenants of industrial properties within the City who would like to establish a mezzanine. Many properties have also been served with a show cause notice for a mezzanine extension, without being aware of the requirement for a development approval. Mezzanine extensions are most commonly seen in … Do I need a development approval for my mezzanine?
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Air BNB (Short Term Accommodation) – Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a tourism mecca and with the rise of online short-term rental sites (Airbnb, Stayz etc) it has never been easier for residents or investors to make a good return renting their homes out. However, what homeowners may not be aware of is that a Council development approval is required in most … Air BNB (Short Term Accommodation) – Gold Coast
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Development Compliance
Many first-time developers and even those who have completed many projects, are not sure exactly what to do next once they receive their development approval. Upon receiving their development approval, many first-time developers often ask “so, can I start building now?”.
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Rural Residential Subdivision Opportunities within the Gold Coast
Since the introduction of the Gold Coast City Plan in February 2016, Align’s experienced town planners have been working closely with City of Gold Coast officers (on behalf of our clients), to determine which policies are being implemented strictly vs those that allow for leniency.
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Do I need a development approval to operate a Gym on the Gold Coast?
Health and fitness is important to many Gold Coast residents so it’s no surprise that many gyms are located throughout the City, with more and more established every day it seems! In most instances a development approval is required to operate a Gym in the City.
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