where is the editing ? I want to organize pictures to show to my designer, an overview of what i want...all in one file. How do I move photos to other files? Thanks

Thanks for that! Why not submit it for a Houzz article?

These are great photos Siriusky. I notice they all have a double driveway on flat land. This might be a stretch with the council, and financially, to install a double crossover, and the retaining work required. This also would still require reversing onto road, from driveway. With flat retained parking in the front of home, there would be extra parking and ability to reverse out of parking bay, to drive forwards onto road. Duncangill12, you have, as per your survey, 8429mm available to make into flat parking and retaining wall, in the front of home. As previously mentioned, take your requirements to council. They will be able to investigate where service lines are to home, water, etc. Refer to comments from Paul Di Stefano Design,(yesterday)this may be an expensive but good option. Always pending council approval.

Your needs for your home should ultimately drive the decisions....it's tricky jumping in and out on these things, particular after a design process has already occurred, as the projects developed as a result of decisions over various aspects and prioritising of the various goals. Function should drive the decisions one way or the other - THEN we work out how to make it aesthetically/spatially balanced one way or the other..........whatever you do you need to have solid reasoning and justification for all decisions.............. regarding your carport structure, you may well come to the confident conclusion that open private outdoor space/landscaping is a better use of that area for your and your property and that's the best option for you. Be careful not to get confused by differing advice here and whilst all ideas can be valid, the risk is losing your bearing with your own goals. I could argue both sides, a real estate agent may say you're diminishing market value, but you as the owner may prefer a larger rear yard. Not right or wrong, just different priorities and perspectives...... Typically when it comes to this stuff, our instincts are the best compass........but be sure you have taken time to think through options and have the right info.....after years of doing this I can say instinct never fails, but less then ideal outcomes can occur by not trusting your gut Cheers PD