Granny Flat Approvals
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Approval
for Your
Granny Flat
How It Works
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Approval for Your Granny Flat
Background to Granny Flat Approvals
In 2009, the State Government introduced the ‘State Environmental Planning Policy for Affordable Rental Housing’, otherwise known as (AHSEPP) 2009. This is State Government legislation.
When a property and the proposed Granny Flat structure comply with this legislation, approval can be carried out via Complying Development. This means that a ‘Private Certifier’ or ‘Council’ can approve the project. This is a fast approval, which can be completed in around 20 days.
The great news is that the council DA process is bypassed to achieve approval in a relatively short period.
Advantages of Vivo for Approval for
Your Granny Flat
We are Complying Development experts and can efficiently manage your project in the shortest space of time.
We will prepare your project by organising your Architectural, Engineering, Stormwater, Basix, and Water Authority approval. These documents will be prepared according to legislation compliance before being submitted to our Private Certifier.
This is a very exciting process, providing the opportunity for homeowners and developers to save time and money in an otherwise lengthy and gruelling procedure through the council.
A Development Application will be submitted to the council if the project does not meet State Government legislation requirements.
Minimum Requirements for CDC
Granny Flat Approvals
| BLOCK SIZE |
MINIMUM | SETBACK FROM | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontage | Site Coverage | Total Floor Area | Landscape Area | Front Boundary | Side Boundary | Rear Boundary | |
| 450-600m2 | 12m | 50% | 330m2 | 20% | 4.5m | 0.9m | 3m |
| 600-900m2 | 12m | 50% | 380m2 | 25% | 4.5m | 0.9m | 3m |
| 900-1500m2 | 15m | 40% | 430m2 | 35% | 6.5m | 1.5m | 5m |
| 1500m2+ | 18m | 30% | 430m2 | 45% | 10m | 2.5m | 10m |
Typical Site Plan
Lot size 450-900m2
Trees
Setbacks from ‘protected’ trees must be at least 3m. If tree removal is necessary, a separate tree removal permit may be required. Please check with your local council.
Private Open Space
24m2 of private open space must be provided. It must be at least 4m wide and directly accessible from and adjacent to a habitable room other than a bedroom.
Size & Height
- A Granny Flat may not be larger than 60m2 measured from external walls.
- It can be 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms.
- The maximum height is 8.5m, however all setback distances may be further with increased Granny Flat height. A formula is used when the height exceeds 3.8m at setback points.
Stormwater
Site drainage must comply with your council’s stormwater policies.
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Granny Flat Approval FAQs
What Is the Granny Flat Approval Cost?
The price of Granny Flat approval in Sydney varies depending on several factors:
- Project complexity.
- Engineering requirements.
- Plans to amend your main property.
- Council contribution fees – area dependent.
- Council-imposed property conditions which may require additional consultants.
- Council fees — such as bonds, road opening permits, standing plant permits, etc.
- Other considerations — e.g. land inclines, easements, and tree removal.
Vivo Granny Flats will discuss your specific project and provide accurate and transparent costings for approval.
Do You Need Approval for Granny Flat NSW?
Approval is always required, however, in Sydney, homeowners can bypass councils’ development application process. Under the 2009 State Environmental Planning Policy for Affordable Rental Housing legislation, you can enjoy speedy approval for your project — usually in about 20 days via the Complying Development process.
Where in Sydney Do You Assist With the Granny Flat Approval Process?
Although we provide meticulous Granny Flat approval services
Sydney-wide, projects are particularly popular in the Hills District, the North Shore, and the Northern Beaches
What Are the Minimum Size Requirements for My Granny Flat?
- Your total property size needs to be at least 12m wide and 450m2.
- Your property must be zoned R1, R2 or R3 for residential use, not commercial.
- A minimum of 3m from the back of your property and the Granny Flat.
- A minimum of 0.9m from the side property boundary.
- Only one Granny Flat is permitted on an eligible property.
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