by Simone | Jan 16, 2023 | Sustainable Design
We often get asked from our clients. Do I need a building permit with the works we want to do for our home? Or is there a way to avoid a building permit.And the answer is yes, in some instances you won’t need a building permit. But there are clear triggers, that...
by Simone | Aug 27, 2021 | The 20/20 House
The Gruen Eco Design blog about how to convert your dream of an energy efficient home into a reality. Drumroll: We finally have finance & a building permit OMG! What a rollercoaster it has been. It was ‘only’ in June 2017 that we bought this place Some of you...
by Simone | Mar 20, 2020 | Sustainable Design
Before any construction can start you need a building permit. This means a building surveyor must check all construction drawings and required documentation, to make sure it complies with all building and planning regulations. Once satisfied he will stamp the plans...
by Simone | Mar 12, 2020 | Sustainable Design
Getting a report and consent is a fairly common process and is requested by the building surveyor for most projects. In short, this is required if your design is seeking some sort of variation from the standard building regulations. For example, if you want to reduce...
