Update

This is the last week for our builders to work on their tender pricing.  It's been busy having various builders and their sub-contractors running through our house.  Great that they are taking the time, so hopefully that bodes well for the final prices.  I have a number in my head and I'm just praying that the total price is close to that.

As for the neighbour....her objection was bundled up and sent to the Council as per procedure.  There has been a bit of back and forth with the Council and now we sit back and wait.  Will hopefully have their decision by the end of next week.


Below are some 3D images of what our eventual house will look like externally.

And no, we don't own a Porsche.  Just the architect's sense of humour.

View from the side.  This side faces North.

This would be the view if you were standing in our neighbour's yard (not the objecting one) and there was no fence between us.

And this is the other side.  Again, this doesn't show the fence, although you can see the bit of wall at the front which is the contentious point with our neighbour on this side.  What this does show is our long glass window in the open plan area that also doubles as a splashback.  We will be able to look out onto some lush foliage and a boldly coloured fence.  Just need to pick a colour!

And finally an elevated shot depicting the rear of the house.  You can see our garage door which is accessed via a ROW.