SERVICES
GRANNY FLAT AND SINGLE BEDROOM OPTIONS
At Downsize Diversity, we have established strong connections with builders, designers, and developers who specialize in creating granny flats and single-bedroom dwellings. We carefully assess your vision and budget to identify the perfect match for your project, ensuring a seamless introduction to the professionals best suited to bring your ideas to life.
Downsize Diversity works with many builders, designers, and architects who specialize in the field of small footprint buildings. We can offer a service where we refer you to an appropriate builder to help you with your building vision. This includes choices of building with alternative materials such as sips, panels, hemp, Crete, straw bale, timber frame, etc.
CONCESSIONAL ZONING AND SUBDIVISION PROCESS
Our in-house Licensed Land Surveyor, with over 30 years of experience, is an expert in small-scale subdivisions and sustainable development. We help you explore the potential of your property under "concessional zoning" guidelines, making it possible to accommodate a "single bedroom" dwelling while maximizing space and maintaining environmental integrity.
Concessional zoning allows for the reduction of the minimum lot size from let's say R 20 allows for a minimum of 350 square meters, which can be reduced to about 260 square meters, which encourages small footprint building whilst retaining trees of value and removing the cumbersome need for parking and turning space given this can be created in the front yard.
SMALL SCALE SUBDIVISION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Downsize Diversity offers comprehensive project management for small-scale subdivisions, handling every detail required for conditional approval. We manage communications and coordination with Western Power, Water Corporation, Local Governments, and all necessary trades, including licensed plumbers and electricians, ensuring your project progresses smoothly from start to finish.
DOCUMENT PREPARATION
We also provide expert assistance with the preparation and lodgment of legal documents required by Landgate and the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). Our team ensures all paperwork is accurately completed and submitted on time, streamlining the administrative side of your project.
BUILT STRATA CONVERSIONS AND MERGERS
Many older "built strata" developments in Western Australia are eligible for upgrades through the "Conversion" process or "Merger" to Survey Strata, which enhances and modernizes the strata plan. In collaboration with our sister businesses, "Strata Conversions W.A." and "Naturaliste Land Surveys," we facilitate these conversions to improve the value and functionality of your property.
Property Subdivision Consultancy:
We provide expert advice on zoning, site surveying, and development options, ensuring your land is used to its fullest potential while preserving valuable natural elements like mature trees.
Understanding zoning regulations can be challenging. We provide consultancy services to help property owners comprehend their zoning, assess their land, and explore their development options. For example, i zoning classification.
Zoning Guidance:
We’ll determine the minimum land size required for your project. For instance, an R30 zoning typically requires a minimum of 260 square meters for subdivision, but this can be reduced to around 170 square meters for a granny flat, depending on your
circumstances. We can also refer you to a experienced and aligned professional Town Planner
Site Surveying:
Our comprehensive site surveys will identify available land, locate large trees, map out services, and assess ground slopes. We’ll also evaluate space requirements for car access and parking, offering innovative solutions to maximize your backyard’s potential.
Application Management:
We manage the entire application process for subdivision, preparing and lodging the necessary forms with local government and the planning commission.
Project Management
Our project management services include coordinating with all required contractors, such as licensed plumbers, electricians, retaining wall builders, and concreters. We ensure that the project runs smoothly, though it remains the owner's responsibility to directly pay the contractors.
Contractor Coordination:
We liaise with licensed professionals to ensure quality work on your property.
Design and Build Referrals:
If needed, we can refer you to designers, architects, and builders who align with your vision, helping you achieve the sustainable and community-focused living environment you desire.