Dear all lowyatian,

I have bought a house from 2 1/2 storey terrace, end unit with 10 feet of land at the side.
I have asked 2 contractors to quote for the renovation. Got a dillemma here, hope you all can lend a helping hand.

1) One of the contractor told me its illegal to extend the kitchen to 10 feet at the side coz need to leave at least 10 feet of gap of the house from the road
Even if its done via ahem...ahem....next time can't quarantee still got officer from MPKJ kacau or not.

2) Another fren told me, once they have approved the reno plan, they cannot kacau u in the future. Just show them the approval letter.

3) Another one told me its legal, and can be settled with his inside people in MPKJ.

Which one tells the truth?

Thanks.

This post has been edited by ckwhy: Mar 5 2009, 10:01 AM

Building by-laws said...10 ft clearance from side lane, 20 ft clearance to main road...Another factor to consider if fire break requirement from Bomba, but don't think it applies in your case since u said there is a road at side of yr house...But some by-laws are different in certain local councils

If u want certainty, bring your bldg plan and go check with the local council.

Both your contractor and fren are correct. If by -law said need clearance, then yr plan cannot get approval. And if u still went ahead with reno, u will have hell from yr council, unless they are sleeping. But tell u, they will come and kacau.

however, if for some reason the plan is approved/endorsed by local council, then u have no problem

Means, by law its illegal to extend 10ft side of my house, there is a side lane next to my house.
I have seen several others houses already extended theirs, don't know how they get their plans approved.
Perhaps I shall ask these contractors again to check with the MPKJ (kajang)

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

a call to MPKJ should be fine to get your answer
from what i heard from MPSJ last time...
yup, u will need to extra 10ft clearance
but could be different now and with different local council

Yar ckwhy, i think the best is to call or go yourself with ur SNP & Plan to check if it is Legal or Not to Do that... Yes , the Have Standard Building By-Laws ... But i know that sometimes different area & Local council will have a Different By-Laws or Rules & it also changes / amend from time to time sometimes ...

This post has been edited by dannyl77: Mar 2 2009, 03:03 PM

My contractor went to see MPKJ, end lot need to leave 5 feet gap whereas corner lot need to leave 10 feet gap. MPKJ also recommend their own architect (for 100% approve design), cost about 1500 to 2000 just for that. Should i use their design?

Get your contractor to work with their 'recommended' architect. But only pay architect upon plan approval.
heard of cases. ...plan in process, but allow start work...no problem as long as the friendly party is in control..change ppl at council, then u r in trouble without approved plan to show

You would definitely need to apply from the municipal council for an extension.

u better go to MPKJ ask urself, bring along ur blue plan as well. so this is the most safety way to make sure ur rennovation is legal.

Any of lowyatian here knows the price for side extension?
around 7 feet x 20 feet
Will be using back the original windows
Just some additional power points needed

Hey Ckwhy, so did you managed to extend on the side? You extend side single storey or double? Mine also end lot, and wants to know more. Tq.