Narrow-Lot Double-Storey Home — Double-Storey Homes | Building Solution Australia
Narrow-Lot Double-Storey Home
Maximum living on a compact lot
Concept Plan — this floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent an approved design. Subject to design development, engineering, and planning approval.
A double-storey home designed for narrow residential lots — typically 7.5m to 10m wide. Optimised for narrow-lot planning controls with a compact footprint, vertical living, and efficient use of every square metre. Suitable for infill development, TOD precincts, and urban lots.
Floor Plan
Concept Plan
Ground floor: open-plan living/dining/kitchen, powder room, single garage or tandem parking, courtyard. Upper floor: master suite with ensuite, two to three secondary bedrooms, main bathroom. Dimensions indicative only.
Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval
Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval
Internal Layout
Vertical living on a compact footprint. Efficient circulation. Courtyard or rear outdoor space. Single garage or tandem parking. Roof terrace option on some configurations.
External Design Options
- Fibre cement sheet — painted finish
- Colorbond steel cladding
- Rendered masonry
- Timber-look composite cladding
Construction Method
LGS framing — optimised for narrow-lot construction. Factory-prefabricated wall panels, modular bathroom pods, prefabricated kitchen. Concrete slab ground floor, LGS floor cassette upper floor.
Product Specifications
Standard Finishes
- Painted fibre cement or Colorbond cladding
- Colorbond roof
- Stone benchtops
- Hybrid flooring — ground floor
- Carpet — upper floor bedrooms
- Ceramic tiles — wet areas
Upgrade Packages
Roof Terrace
Accessible roof terrace with decking, glass balustrade, and outdoor furniture provision
Courtyard Design
Landscaped courtyard with feature paving, planting, and privacy screening
Premium Urban Finishes
Polished concrete floors, exposed steel elements, premium tapware and fixtures
Typical Applications
Approval Considerations
Narrow-lot homes must comply with council-specific controls for setbacks, site coverage, and overshadowing. Many councils have specific narrow-lot design codes. Seek planning advice for your specific site and council.
Project Examples
- Narrow-lot infill development — Inner West Sydney
- TOD precinct development — Western Sydney
Important Notice
All floor plans, specifications, and product information are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Concept plans and indicative layouts are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent approved designs. Final designs are subject to design development, structural engineering, services coordination, and planning and building approval. Building Solution Australia does not guarantee that any product can be approved or constructed on any specific site without site-specific assessment. Consult a qualified building professional and your relevant planning authority before making any decisions based on this information.