Answer a few questions and get a preliminary assessment. This takes about 2 minutes.
There are five things that determine whether a BPA Cottage will work on your land — and who needs to check each one.
Can you put a dwelling on this land under planning rules?
What's checked
Zoning, overlays, land size, existing development, neighbourhood or rural controls
Who checks
Council or a planning consultant
Can a cottage be sited and built here under building rules?
What's checked
Classification, siting, setbacks, fire separation, access, structural requirements
Who checks
Building surveyor
Is the ground suitable for a cottage and foundations?
What's checked
Soil, slope, drainage, flood, bushfire, wind, footing conditions
Who checks
Geotechnical engineer, BAL assessor, structural engineer
Can the cottage connect to essential services?
What's checked
Power, water, sewer, septic, stormwater, telecommunications
Who checks
Service authorities, licensed plumber/electrician
Can a cottage physically get to your property?
What's checked
Truck access, road width, weight limits, gates, trees, overhead wires, crane availability, ground conditions for lifting
Who checks
Homes & Domes (transport coordinator)
A cottage can be technically suitable while the property is unsuitable. This is why the property must be assessed before the project is treated as approved or guaranteed.
Want a quick preliminary check? Answer these questions and we'll give you an indication of where your property sits. Takes about 2 minutes.
This tool provides a preliminary indication only. It is not a planning or building permit decision. A proper assessment requires site-specific investigation by qualified professionals.