Renovation Help! I Want to Put up Some Walls in a 2brm Apartment to Create a Third 'room'

partymix on 08/07/2015 - 18:28
Last edited 08/07/2015 - 18:29

Hi everyone, just wanting to see if anyone out there with experience or expertise that can give me advice.

I'm in a 2brm apartment where most of the apartment is 'open living'. I want to put up some walls to create a third room. What do I need to do?

Do I need a planning permit? Do I need a building permit?

If it helps, I'm on the top floor, apartment is about 100sqm and is in Moonee Valley City Council. I tried looking on their website but am confused as to whether I need a planning permit or a building permit, or both?

I also at some point want to put down some floating floor boards, but I understand I have to be careful about noise - any suggestions regarding what I should look out for?

Thanks in advance :)

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Comments

  • nocure on 08/07/2015 - 18:53
    +1

    You only need a permit if the job is over $5000. Will you being doing the work yourself or hiring a contractor?

    • partymix on 08/07/2015 - 18:56

      I was planning to get a friend to do the work and I don't think it'll cost over $5000.

      • nocure on 08/07/2015 - 19:06

        If it's only basic timber stud and plaster walls you should get it done for $500 + friends labor.

    • partymix on 09/07/2015 - 00:46

      LOL! That is definitely not why I am doing it. I just want it to feel more like a 'house' and not so apartment-like.

  • orourke on 08/07/2015 - 21:03

    Check your bylaws. There are most likely specific rules about works approval and specific rules about flooring.

  • HN Professional on 09/07/2015 - 01:36

    Glad you've said that you are mindful of the noise (my upstairs neighbours sound like they move furniture from 5am-11pm):

    Dunno if this is what you have in mind but worth a look http://www.ikeahackers.net/2014/09/making-a-pax-room-in-the-…

    • partymix on 18/07/2015 - 00:06

      Thank you so much for the link, I'm actually going to look into doing this now so I don't have to bother with permits and such.

  • djones145 on 09/07/2015 - 08:44
    +1

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-16/landlord-questioned-ov…

    sounds like you need consent from the body corporate, cause there could be issues around fire safety etc
    think its around ensure safe passageway ut of the apartment

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