Can you build a 2 story granny flat?
Can I build a 2 storey Granny Flat? Generally, the answer is YES. HOWEVER- the code stipulates that the higher the building gets, the larger the rear and side setbacks will need to be, to compensate for the increased height.Click to see full answer. Also to know is, can you build a two story granny…
Can I build a 2 storey Granny Flat? Generally, the answer is YES. HOWEVER- the code stipulates that the higher the building gets, the larger the rear and side setbacks will need to be, to compensate for the increased height.Click to see full answer. Also to know is, can you build a two story granny flat? Two Storey Granny Flats can be done! You can also build two storey granny flats in rear yards but your rear setback must be around 10 metres or more, depending on overall height. You can read our granny flat approval guide here.Secondly, what is the maximum size for a granny flat? It can be a maximum of 80 square metres in size. A granny flat for a member of your household does not need Council approval. Also to know is, can I build a granny flat first? Firstly, you can not build a granny flat on a block without a primary dwelling being there first. You can apply for a main dwelling and a granny flat at the same time BUT the primary dwelling must be ‘Occupiable’ first.How long does it take to build a granny flat?Granny flat approval can take as little as 10 days, construction of your granny flat can take as little as 6 weeks depending of your granny flat design and size. The Average time for the entire process beginning to end is generally 10-12 weeks – environmental factors permitting.
