A dwelling entitlement search determines if Council can grant consent under Clause 4.2A of the Armidale Regional Local Environmental Plan 2012 for a dwelling on the property.
When purchasing a property, especially a vacant site in the RU1 Primary Production, RU4 Primary production Small Lots, R5 Large Lot Residential, C3 Environmental Management, or C4 Environmental Living zones, it’s crucial to ask, “Can I build a house on this land?”
However, receiving advice on a dwelling entitlement does not guarantee approval for building a dwelling. Each proposal must still be assessed on its merits when you lodge a development application.
Ensuring you have the most current advice is crucial, as legislation can change over time.
Applicants should provide their reasoning through the services of a planning consultant to help council officers determine if there is a dwelling entitlement.