Tingalpa: Standard Residential

Cost: ESTIMATE: $15,000 (Not listed in DA) | DA: A007017162
Loc: 47B Washington Avenue, Tingalpa QLD 4173
OVERVIEW

Extension to existing dwelling house via construction of a single-storey 34.20m2 Stratco Outback carport at the front of the property on a small lot. Lightweight steel-framed structure (6.0m x 5.7m, 3.2m height) with Outback sheet roofing, 75x75mm posts in-ground and concrete slab.

CONTACTS

Planner: Ken Drew Town Planning Pty Ltd
Architect: Not Listed
Builder: GW Patios (Stratco Outback)

TRADE SPECS
Earthworks: Concrete floor slab for carport; 75x75mm posts set in ground; minimal earthworks for post footings on existing dwelling site.

Roof & Clad: Stratco Outback sheet roofing (steel) on 150mm beams; steel frame structure; 75x75mm steel posts; roof pitch 1.5°; height 3.2m at front, 3.1m at rear.

Plumbing & Gas: No new plumbing or drainage works specified. Roof stormwater from new carport (34.20m2) presumed to discharge to existing site drainage.

Electrical: No solar PV, electrical upgrades, or smart home provisions noted in plans. Carport is a passive structure with no electrical fitout specified.

Carpentry: No joinery or carpentry works; lightweight steel-framed carport structure with no internal fitout.

Pool/Land: No landscaping or pool works proposed. Minor site works limited to carport footprint at front of existing dwelling, with 0.45m front setback and 2.74m side setback.

Windows: No windows or glazing proposed - open carport structure.

Finishes: Concrete floor slab to carport; no internal finishes proposed (external structure only).

Camp Hill: Standard Residential

OVERVIEW

Construction of a new open double-width carport (5950mm x 5500mm) addition to an existing character dwelling house, located on the existing driveway hardstand. Features a flat-roof design in 'Surfmist' Colorbond steel with 400mm weatherboard feature cladding, aluminium posts, and reduced front (100mm) and side (50mm) boundary setbacks.

CONTACTS

Planner: Pronto Building Approvals
Architect: Not Listed
Builder: G&B Patios Pty Ltd

TRADE SPECS
Earthworks: Carport to be installed on existing concrete driveway hardstand. 5x 65x65mm aluminium posts and 4x 90x90mm steel posts bolted to existing slab. Approximate 600mm fall across site. No significant new earthworks required.

Roof & Clad: Roof: 0.48mm Vline single-skin Ausdeck steel roofing in 'Surfmist' Colorbond, flat design with 2-degree fall. Beams 150x65mm in Surfmist. 400mm weatherboard feature cladding to front. Square-style gutters and 90mm downpipe in Surfmist.

Plumbing & Gas: 90mm downpipe connected to ground; standard roof-water drainage. No new rainwater tanks or gas line extensions noted.

Electrical: Not Listed - no electrical, solar, or A/C details noted for this open carport structure.

Carpentry: 400mm weatherboard cladding feature to front two posts and across header beam (painted). No internal joinery - open carport structure only.

Pool/Land: No pool proposed. Existing driveway crossover to Princess Street to be maintained. Existing established vegetation and trees on site to be retained. No new fencing or retaining walls proposed.

Windows: Not Applicable - open carport with no windows or glazing.

Finishes: Existing concrete driveway slab to remain as carport floor. External finish: 'Surfmist' Colorbond colour scheme with 400mm weatherboard feature cladding (painted) to match existing dwelling.

Spring Hill: Standard Residential

Cost: ESTIMATE: $450,000 (Not listed in DA) | DA: A007017101
Loc: 12 Hipwood Street, Spring Hill, Qld 4000
OVERVIEW

Partial demolition and single-storey rear extension to a pre-1911 character cottage, adding a new living room, bedroom, bathroom and ensuite, plus a 1.85m suspended rear deck with a 2.5m diameter above-ground pool. Works also include an 11m long tandem lightweight carport with trimdek roofing and new kliplok-roofed extension matched with chamferboard cladding.

CONTACTS

Planner: Isaac Consulting Pty Ltd
Architect: PJM Design + Drafting
Builder: To Be Appointed

TRADE SPECS
Earthworks: Minimal earthworks - clear and level back yard to owner's requirements. Suspended rear deck at 1.85m height (no slab). Approx slab height 400mm at original house. Standard timber-framed construction with pier/stump footings consistent with existing.

Roof & Clad: New Kliplok roof at 1.5° pitch insulated to R3.5 over the rear extension; Trimdek roof at 2° pitch over the new carport; existing zincalume roof sheeting retained on original pyramid core. New chamferboard cladding to match existing, insulated to R3.5. 1-hour fire-rated wall to carport boundary side.

Plumbing & Gas: 1200mm house sewer connection clearance noted on site plan. New plumbing for rear bathroom, ensuite, laundry and pool. Connected to reticulated water and sewer. New pool requires dedicated drainage/filtration plumbing.

Electrical: No specific solar PV, EV charging, or 3-phase power notes provided in plans. Standard residential electrical assumed; insulation to R3.5 noted on roof.

Carpentry: Custom carpentry includes new full-height robes (2.4m doors with high-level storage over) to bedrooms, new bedroom doors throughout, kitchen benches to owner's selection, study nook with solid cupboard doors, glass bookcase doors and open shelving. Timber-framed extension matching existing chamferboard. All existing timber (front stairs, external cladding) to be repaired and repainted.

Pool/Land: New 2.5m diameter above-ground pool on suspended rear deck with pool fencing/safety glazing. Clear and level back yard to owner's requirements. No retaining walls noted; standard pool fencing and timber screening referenced.

Windows: New louvres (2x to bed 1, 2x to laundry area), French doors with side light windows replacing rear wall, sliding doors (SL6), glass pool fencing, and new skylight. Existing fenestration pattern at the façade fully maintained.

Finishes: Timber floor framing throughout the extension to match existing timber-framed house. Internal finishes to owner's selection. New chamferboard cladding internally/externally to match existing traditional character cottage finishes.

Ascot: Premium Residential

Cost: ESTIMATE: $850,000 (Not listed in DA) | DA: A007016957
Loc: 172 Oriel Road, Ascot 4007
OVERVIEW

House raise, build-under and extension to an existing pre-1947 dwelling, creating a new lower habitable level (media, study, gym, bathroom, laundry, open-plan kitchen/dining/living, alfresco) and reconfigured upper level with 4 bedrooms, master with WIR/ensuite, secondary bathroom and upper living area. Maintains traditional weatherboard character with internal voids for natural light and an indoor-outdoor alfresco connection.

CONTACTS

Planner: Go To Town Planning
Architect: Designer Planning
Builder: To Be Appointed

TRADE SPECS
Earthworks: House raise and build-under requiring excavation/site preparation beneath existing dwelling. Approx 1% slope from southwest to northeast. Cut/fill embankments no steeper than 1:2, driveways no steeper than 1:6 per AS 2870. New concrete slab to lower level. Termite protection per NCC Part 3.4.

Roof & Clad: Colorbond/Aluminium roof covering, gable roof form consistent with existing. External walls in timber weatherboard cladding with stone/concrete elements; aluminium cladding and vertical battens noted in materials schedule.

Plumbing & Gas: Site connected to reticulated water and wastewater network. New plumbing required for added lower-level bathroom, laundry, kitchen and ensuite. Site within Flood Overlay (Overland Flow) - drainage designed away from dwelling per BCA Part 3.1.2.

Electrical: Not Listed - no specific solar PV, 3-phase, EV charging or smart home provisions noted in plans.

Carpentry: Custom kitchen cabinetry to client selection, bar joinery, butler's pantry, walk-in robes, ensuite vanities, internal timber staircase with balustrades. Internal voids between floor levels. Timber frame construction with timber flooring throughout.

Pool/Land: No pool proposed. Existing driveway crossover to Oriel Road retained (no change). Client responsible for landscaping, site drainage and any retaining walls post-construction. No new fencing specified.

Windows: Mix of casement and sliding aluminium-framed windows (e.g. 2-15-045 C, 06-30 F, 12-06 SW, 06-15 SW, 24-21 F). Bi-fold doors to alfresco, 24-42 stacker slider to upper balcony. Glazing to comply with AS 1288/1994 and NCC Part 8. Stone glazing to client specification at upper level.

Finishes: Timber flooring throughout (timber floor construction noted in DA Form 2). Tiled wet areas (bathrooms, ensuite, laundry, WC) waterproofed per NCC Part 10.2. Internal finishes to client selection.

Paddington: Standard Residential

Cost: $160,000 | DA: A007017195
Loc: 2 Mullin Street, Paddington QLD
OVERVIEW

Partial demolition and extension/refurbishment of an existing double-storey timber character dwelling at 2 Mullin Street, Paddington, including a new carport roof, ground floor deck, first floor studio extension, and new stairs/landings. Works include lightweight Linea cladding, metal roof sheeting, SHS steel posts, and timber balustraded decks complementing the traditional 1946 character.

CONTACTS

Planner: A1 Certifier Pty Ltd
Architect: Koscad Australia Pty Ltd (Koscad Building Design)
Builder: To Be Appointed

TRADE SPECS
Earthworks: Existing concrete driveway and pad to be retained. Existing brick piers under flooring. Minimal earthworks; new 100x100 SHS steel posts to carport and deck on concrete footings (engineer-designed). Wind classification N2.

Roof & Clad: Selected metal roof sheeting on steel roof battens; prefabricated trusses @600 crs; selected metal fascia and gutter; selected Linea cladding to external walls to match existing weatherboard character; 10mm plasterboard internal linings (6mm Villaboard to shower walls, WR board to wet areas).

Plumbing & Gas: Roof water to discharge to street to join existing council system via 100 dia uPVC stormwater lines at 1:100 minimum fall. New wet-sealed and tiled deck flooring for external exposure. New kitchenette plumbing to first floor studio. No new rainwater tanks or gas extensions noted.

Electrical: Not Listed - no specific solar PV, 3-phase, EV charging or smart home wiring noted on the plans.

Carpentry: New first floor studio with kitchenette joinery; new timber stairs, landings, and 1050H timber balustrades to decks; lightweight Linea cladding carpentry to match existing weatherboard; raked plasterboard ceilings; internal plasterboard linings; new external timber decking with shot-edge profile.

Pool/Land: No new pool proposed. Existing timber paling fence retained. Site retains existing grassed and concrete driveway/path areas. No new retaining walls or significant landscaping shown.

Windows: New aluminium-framed sliding windows and doors including SW1209, SW1212 and SD2148 OXXO sliding/stacker door with fixed glass over @3000 head height; existing timber windows retained where possible; standard 2400mm external joinery height to ground and first floor.

Finishes: Existing timber flooring retained internally to existing residence. New wet-sealed tiled decking to external deck areas (70mm set down). New studio flooring on selected timber joists (engineer confirmed). 10mm plasterboard ceiling linings to raked ceilings.

Bardon: Premium Residential

Cost: ESTIMATE: $1,200,000 (Not listed in DA) | DA: A007016935
Loc: 1 Stephenson Street, Bardon QLD 4065
OVERVIEW

Extensive alterations and additions to a pre-1946 character dwelling house in the Traditional Building Character overlay, including raising the house to 8.5m, relocating it within the lot, rear two-storey extensions to a max height of 9.8m, sub-floor extensions, and a new garage oriented to Bowman Parade. Includes a new in-ground swimming pool with frameless glass fencing, pool house with sauna, and reinstated traditional features such as Colorbond roof sheeting replacing post-1946 tiles.

CONTACTS

Planner: Olearia Town Planning
Architect: Harris Designs and Communications Pty Ltd
Builder: To Be Appointed

TRADE SPECS
Earthworks: Significant earthworks required given 12.5% (1 in 8) site fall from north to south; cut and fill to be verified by builder per Council Earthworks/Drainage policy; existing dwelling to be raised and relocated forward 0.7m; new sub-floor concrete blockwork with rendered finish; concrete slab to garage and garden store; pool excavation; retaining walls by builder; concrete driveway crossover altered from Bowman Parade.

Roof & Clad: Colorbond roof sheeting (replacing post-1946 tiles) at 25° pitch; Colorbond quad gutter on pre-primed timber fascia; timber weatherboard cladding to match existing on R1.5 sisilation; R2.5 sarking with R3 ceiling batts; R2.5 wall insulation; Bradford Sound Screen insulation to floor and bathroom cavities. Wind Category N2.

Plumbing & Gas: Sewerage in accordance with Council prepared plan; stormwater discharged to Council approved point with 100x75 DP, 90mm DP and 100mm DP sized to roof areas; existing stormwater grate to be relocated; new HWS shown; pool filter and pool plumbing to swimming pool; gas meter retained; no rainwater tank noted (existing water tank to be removed).

Electrical: Standard residential electrical; sub-board noted on lower floor plan; meter box and gas meter shown. No solar PV, EV charging or 3-phase explicitly noted on plans.

Carpentry: High-end traditional joinery: timber-framed double-hung style windows with 90mm architraves and window hoods; timber weatherboards to match existing; 9mm MDF VJ wall lining to verandahs; 10mm plasterboard ceilings; 90mm and 100mm tongue-and-groove timber flooring; decorative cornices; 90mm Lambs Tongue skirtings; 70mm Lambs Tongue architraves; timber balustrades to BCA; timber valance to match balustrade; reinstated front verandah; laundry/pantry, walk-in robe, butler-style pantry with island bench; integrated study and rumpus joinery.

Pool/Land: New in-ground swimming pool with frameless glass pool fencing complying with BCA; new pool house including sauna and entertainment area; landscaped banks and turfed areas; retaining walls by builder per Council policy; 1200mm timber paling fence to boundary; clothes line; garden store (slab) on lower level.

Windows: Timber-framed windows as selected with 90mm architraves; traditional double-hung style windows with window hoods to secondary frontage; 2400x3600 stacker doors to terrace; 2400x5200 slimline garage door (Colorbond); Velux skylights noted; frameless glass pool fencing to BCA; all new windows/doors 2400 high generally on upper and lower floors.

Finishes: Upper floor: 90mm tongue-and-groove timber flooring; lower floor: 100mm tongue-and-groove timber flooring; 9mm MDF VJ wall linings; 10mm plasterboard ceilings; decorative cornices as selected; rendered finish to concrete blockwork sub-floor walls externally; tiled wet areas (bathroom, ensuite, powder); pavers to external paths/terraces.

Lutwyche: Standard Residential

Cost: $140,000 | DA: A007017010
Loc: 22 Ernest St, Lutwyche QLD 4030
OVERVIEW

Alterations and additions to an existing retained pre-1946 character dwelling, including a new gable-roofed double carport at the front with exposed aggregate driveway, new entertaining/covered area, and a new prefabricated detached studio (Greenspan MOD Studio 20) at the rear with deck. Works are within the Traditional Building Character (Design) Overlay and use lightweight materials to complement the existing character home.

CONTACTS

Planner: Oasis Town Planning Pty Ltd
Architect: Cox Architecture
Builder: To Be Appointed

TRADE SPECS
Earthworks: Minimal earthworks - "no earthwork is proposed" per DA report. New concrete carport slab with exposed aggregate finish (CON01); new concrete ramp 1:7 / 1:67 to connect driveway to BCC standard (BSD-2022); new exposed aggregate driveway; rendered block retaining walls; concrete pier footings (Ø300-450 x 100-150 deep) for studio; suggested 100x100 timber piers at 1800 centres for studio on H4 CCA treated posts.

Roof & Clad: New metal roof to carport and studio to match existing house (Colorbond Woodland Grey on studio); Gable roof carport form; weatherboard timber painted cladding (WB01) to match existing house; board & batten cladding to studio (H3 pine batten on 9mm exterior grade ply); R1.3 foil-lined insulation blanket under metal roofing; rendered block (BLK01) retainers; timber batten screens (13x45mm painted PTC01).

Plumbing & Gas: New downpipes to follow columns where possible, connected to stormwater. Studio downpipes/gutters in Woodland Grey Colorbond. Linear drain with tile insert in studio bathroom. New sink & tap in studio kitchenette. No new rainwater tanks specified.

Electrical: Allowance for 2 feature lights either side of carport opening; allowance for power for future tilt-up garage door; sensor light fixed to exposed timber roof structure of carport. No solar PV or 3-phase power noted.

Carpentry: Custom timber balustrade to existing deck (timber handrail, timber support, timber infill overlapping decking by 10mm); new timber stair balustrades; exposed timber roof structure to carport (painted); timber posts to carport; weatherboard cladding to match existing; battern screen to side of house to match carport; studio includes future desk and storage joinery, kitchenette joinery (drawing TBC), cavity slider, wall ledge in shower; merbau double glass doors and sidelights.

Pool/Land: Existing trees retained on site; existing concrete driveway, fence and edges to be removed and replaced; new landscaping with edges to side of house retained; future fence/gate to front; rendered block retaining walls; existing retaining wall retained at rear deck. No pool proposed.

Windows: Studio features double glazed windows and doors with black aluminium frames - DDG2008-DM double merbau glass doors (2040H x 1640W), WF2008-DM merbau fixed sidelight (2040H x 860W), WS0606-DB sliding windows (600H x 600W), MOD double glazed highlights. Existing house windows retained.

Finishes: Studio: 19mm min F11 T&G plywood subfloor with timber flooring finish; 140x90 H3 pine decking @ 95 centres for external deck; tile finish to bathroom with linear drain. Existing house timber floors retained. Carport: exposed aggregate concrete finish (CON01). Rendered block (BLK01) and feature brick external finishes.

Kangaroo Point: Premium Residential

Cost: ESTIMATE: $8,500,000 (Not listed in DA) | DA: A007017224
Loc: 178 River Terrace, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169
OVERVIEW

New 3-to-4 storey patron housing building for the Brisbane Temple comprising 3 multiple dwelling apartments and 10 rooming accommodation units (patron dormitory) with ancillary stake offices, mission office, distribution centre and communal kitchen/dining facilities. Includes basement car park (23 spaces + 1 motorbike), screened mechanical plant area, dedicated bin enclosure and significant subtropical landscaping with deep planting zones.

CONTACTS

Planner: Therefor Group
Architect: PA Architects Pty Ltd
Builder: To Be Appointed

TRADE SPECS
Earthworks: Partially below-ground basement car park with suspended concrete floor slab; cut/fill required for basement excavation (RL 21.40 basement vs RL 25.60 ground). New concrete crossover to Llewellyn Street, concrete footpaths (verge land dedication 1.6m), grated drainage, retaining walls stepped to topography, stormwater sump and lifting station in basement.

Roof & Clad: Selected metal sheet roof cladding with painted wall parapet and selected fascia profile; box gutters; rendered wall finishes to upper levels; face brick wall system to lower levels; horizontal aluminium louvre screening system on northern facade for sun shading; lift well overrun integrated into roof form. Building height 10.9m.

Plumbing & Gas: Stormwater sump and lifting station in basement, grated drains throughout basement and at crossovers, new connection to existing stormwater line on Llewellyn Street. Water service connection to existing water line. Reticulated irrigation to all landscape areas. Hydrant booster at front. No new gas line or rainwater tanks specifically noted.

Electrical: Pad Mount Transformer (PMT) 5m x 5m allocation onsite; outdoor lighting to comply with AS 4282-1997; standard electrical service. No specific solar PV, EV charging or smart home wiring details noted in DA documents.

Carpentry: Selected window joinery throughout with picture frame window mouldings; painted decorative wall mouldings; communal kitchens (Kitchen 1 & 2) on first floor; house laundry; custodial joinery; reception/waiting room joinery; mailbox joinery; stake president/clerk office fitouts; built-in storage (Store 1-8) across all levels.

Pool/Land: Significant subtropical landscaping with deep planting on east and west boundaries (136.96m² / 10.09% of site), retaining significant trees on eastern boundary. Communal open space with bench seating and grassed area to west. 2-3 tier planting on all boundaries, shade trees, terraced planters. Total landscape area 309.98m² (22.83%). No pool proposed. New low-scale fencing and stepped retaining walls integrated with landscape.

Windows: Selected window joinery throughout with picture frame window mouldings (decorative); selected glass balustrade extents to balconies; horizontal aluminium louvre screening system to northern facade providing privacy and sun shading; recessed balconies on second (top) floor for the 3 multiple dwelling units. No reflective glass; non-reflective glazing to comply with light reflectivity standards.

Finishes: Internal finishes include face brick wall systems, rendered wall finishes, painted decorative wall mouldings, picture frame window mouldings. Communal kitchens, dining, laundry on first floor; carpet/tile finishes typical for patron rooms and apartments (specific schedule not detailed).

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