DO YOU BUILD IN BUSHFIRE PRONE AREAS?
PJ Cook2024-06-26T10:59:06+10:00Yes, we can build from BAL 12.5 or low-risk areas through to bush fire flame zones.
DO YOU BUILD NEW HOMES IN FLOOD ZONES?
PJ Cook2024-06-26T11:01:56+10:00Yes, P J Cook Building has comprehensive experience building in flood-affected areas. Our Granny Flat, Home, Dual Occupancy and Duplex designs can be amended to suit flood-prone areas. We will use suitable building materials and consider the foundation and flood clearance levels.
DO WE HAVE TO CHOOSE A DESIGN FROM THE STANDARD RANGE?
PJ Cook2024-06-26T12:39:02+10:00No, you are not limited to choosing from our standard range of designs. Our design team can customize any of our standard home, granny flat and duplex designs to meet your specific requirements and budget. Alternatively, you can explore our extensive range of standard house designs. At P J Cook Building, we aim to provide flexible [...]
WHAT LOCATIONS DOES P J COOK BUILD IN?
PJ Cook2024-12-11T15:49:12+11:00P J Cook builds new homes, granny flats, and developments in the Newcastle, Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens regions.
HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BLOCK IS SUITABLE FOR A GRANNY FLAT ON THE CENTRAL COAST OR IN NEWCASTLE?
PJ Cook2024-12-11T15:51:07+11:00The general requirements for a suitable block to build a granny flat in the Central Coast, Newcastle and Hunter Valley regions are: Maximum floor area 60m2 Blocks 450m2 or greater Land zoned residential 3m rear set back from property boundary (for blocks 900m2 & under) Read our guides on Central Coast Granny Flats and Newcastle Granny [...]
CAN I BUILD A GRANNY FLAT IN THE CENTRAL COAST OR NEWCASTLE WITHOUT COUNCIL APPROVAL?
PJ Cook2024-12-11T15:56:48+11:00Yes! The government is encouraging the construction of granny flats in most areas via Complying Development Applications. Thanks to updates to the NSW Affordable Housing State Environmental Planning Policy, residential homeowners across NSW can now build a granny flat on their property without needing traditional council approval. As long as certain site and design requirements are [...]
CAN I BUILD A GRANNY FLAT ANYWHERE ON THE CENTRAL COAST?
PJ Cook2024-12-11T15:58:43+11:00In most cases, yes. However, purchasing an up-to-date Section 149 (versions 2 & 5) Planning Certificate from your local council is best. This will confirm whether or not there are any specific restrictions on your block that may prevent you from building a granny flat. P J Cook Building can also happily arrange for a Section [...]
ARE FEES INVOLVED FOR THE FIRST SITE INSPECTION?
PJ Cook2024-12-11T16:00:08+11:00No, there are no fees for the first site inspection. Call P J Cook Building to arrange a time, and we will meet you on-site to examine your block's suitability and complete a site measure of your chosen design, all free of charge. During the inspection, we will discuss: Which of our standard designs best suits [...]
DO WE HAVE TO CHOOSE A GRANNY FLAT DESIGN FROM THE STANDARD RANGE?
PJ Cook2024-12-11T16:04:17+11:00No. Our design team can customise one of our standard Granny Flat designs to suit your requirements and budget. Alternatively, you can choose from our large range of standard, 1-bedroom-, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom designs. We have a large variety of designs, so you are destined to find a suitable design that works for you, your budget and your backyard. [...]
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A GRANNY FLAT ON THE CENTRAL COAST?
PJ Cook2024-12-11T16:11:11+11:00A Central Coast granny flat typically takes 15 to 18 weeks to build after the design and approvals process is complete and the slab is poured. The design and selection stage can take several months, depending on the level of customisation required. Additionally, council requirements and approvals can extend the timeline. However, with P J Cook [...]
