Do you need approval for a granny flat?
Home-owners wanting to build a Granny Flat in their backyard are no longer required to obtain Council approval as long as their application meets the minimum Complying Development requirements that have been set out. These are the main points to consider to build a granny flat.Click to see full answer. Also question is, do you…
Home-owners wanting to build a Granny Flat in their backyard are no longer required to obtain Council approval as long as their application meets the minimum Complying Development requirements that have been set out. These are the main points to consider to build a granny flat.Click to see full answer. Also question is, do you need a permit for a granny flat?A planning permit is not required in Victoria if a Granny Flat construction is to be used as a Dependent Person’s Unit (DPU). For example, in some Victorian Council areas, Granny Flats can only be occupied by a person who is dependent on the resident of the main dwelling – usually a family member. can you build a granny flat without a house? 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. Thereof, what is the minimum size for a granny flat? A granny flat is a self-contained small home of 60m² built in the backyard of an already existing house. Below are the main council requirements for granny flats: Property must be a minimum of 450m2 in area (different rules apply for larger block sizes, see below) Property must have residential zoning.How do I apply for a granny flat?To lodge an application for a granny flat as complying development, you will need to complete your nominated accredited certifier or councils’ approved Complying Development Certificate (CDC) application form. Using this approval pathway, the granny flat may be approved within 20 days.
