Does my Crown lease allow two dwellings on the block?
It depends on the purpose clause and conditions of your Crown lease. Some leases permit more than one dwelling, while others may require a lease variation before a second dwelling can be approved. Your Crown lease should be reviewed together with the current Territory Plan requirements to confirm whether the proposed second dwelling is permitted.
Whether you can build a second dwelling depends on what your Crown lease allows and the current ACT planning rules.
Your Crown lease contains conditions that specify how the land can be used and may limit the number or type of dwellings permitted on the block. If your lease does not currently allow the proposed second dwelling, you may need to apply for a Crown lease variation, which could involve additional approvals, requirements and costs.
We recommend checking your Crown lease and the relevant planning requirements before designing or proceeding with a second dwelling.
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