Test 1 AMT30405 - Building Requirements & Law

Identify FIVE (5) developments which are allowed to carry out without having planning permission?

Explain SIX (6) requirements for a housing developer to be eligible for license to operate a business.

There are a few details required in advertising and sales permit by a developer. List down TEN (10) requirements.

Developers constructing new streets must have the approval from the Local Authority. Thus, developers need to comply to the law when proposing new streets for their developments. State TEN (10) requirements to be met when proposing a new street for development.

Answer explanation

• Alignment of new street in relation to existing or future streets

• Levels, materials and design of street

• Provide Footpaths with acceptable design and materials

• Provide side and back lanes

• Minimum Width of street (and reserves)

• Minimum Width of side and back-lanes

• Provide Drainage system including design, levels and mode

• Rounding of street corners

• Design of Culverts

• Provide Street Lighting

Based on the Street, Drainage and Building Acts 1974, prior approval of the Local Authority is required before construction. Therefore, plans will not be approved if streets/road access to serve the development are not ready. According to this situation, list down EIGHT (8) requirements set by the local authority.

Answer explanation

- Compliance with this Act 

- Space, Lighting and ventilation around Building  

- Levels of Foundations  

- Floor levels  

- Line of frontage with neighbouring buildings  

- Front and side elevations                      

- Set backs from street                           

- Class, design and appearance 

- Provision of water supply 

- Set-backs to Building line