FAQS

Here are the general requirements for building granny flats:

• Maximum floor area 60m²
• 3m rear set back from property boundary
• Land zoned residential, and
• Blocks should be 450m² or greater

The answer is yes. As long as the laneway to your block is at least 3m wide and the lot’s dimensions are at least 12m wide x 12m long.

No! In fact, the Australian Government is encouraging people to build granny flats.

Yes. Private Certifiers can approve given that your land is appropriate for Complying Development Application. This will be determined by assessing the Planning Certificate for each project.

From the time of signing the contract and client approving preliminary plans, approximately 3-6 weeks.

84 Business days given weather conditions and public holidays.

Yes. Size allowed is determined on the size of the land and council regulations.

No. Granny flats can only be built with single storey.

You can build 1 Granny Flat and a Studio on a title of land.

Please refer to our full list of granny flat inclusions here

Yes, you can add a garage but the project should go through local council (DA) which may require more time to get the approval.