We have designed the logical approval form below to make it even easier for you!
Approvals and Process
Want to know if your eligible for fast track granny flat approval (CDC)?
Our Process
We manage the entire approvals and planning process end to end — from site surveys and design through to council or certifier approval.
01
Site Survey & Planning Review
We assess your site, arrange the required survey, review planning controls and obtain your Section 10.7 Planning Certificate.
02
Preliminary Design
Using the site information, we prepare a tailored preliminary floor plan based on your layout and inclusion preferences.
03
Plan Review & Revisions
We review the plan with you and refine the layout, structure and detailing.
Up to three (3) complimentary revisions included.
04
Final Documentation
Once the design is approved, we finalise all drawings and required documentation, including stormwater and BASIX.
05
Approval Submission
We submit your application via CDC or DA and manage the process through to approval.
06
Set a Construction Date
Time to plan for works to begin! We fine-tune the final details & schedule you into our construction program. You shop through our builders range of internal and external selections and choose cosmetic colours and fixtures!
Starter Guide
There are many things to consider when building a granny flat, we have put together this guide to help you get started whether you’re interested for family reasons or investing.
- Block Size – Make sure your proposed granny flat and the primary dwelling have adequate privacy and separation.
- Your property/block must also comply with these regulations
It’s important to point out there are also other factors that can prevent you from building a granny flat, or incur additional costs to comply with the SEPP and building regulations. We highly recommend ordering your 10.7.2 Planning Certificate and recommend this being one of your first steps.
The Planning certificate contains information to the property which can help determine whether the property can qualify under the SEPP for complying development approval, you can organise your 10.7.2 Certificate from the local council.
* Tables below exclude height setbacks which come into effect once the granny flat exceeds a height of 3.8 meters, this is generally avoided with our designs.
| Block Size | Block Width |
|---|---|
| 450sqm – 900sqm | 12 Meters |
| 900sqm – 1500sqm | 15 Meters |
| 1500sqm+ | 18 Meters |
| Block Size | Front Setback | Side Setback | Rear Setback |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450sqm – 900sqm | 4.5 Meters | 0.9 Meters | 3 Meters |
| 900sqm – 1500sqm | 6.5 Meters | 1.5 Meters | 5 Meters |
| 1500sqm+ | 10 Meters | 2.5 Meters | 10 Meters |
| Block Size | Coverage | Existing Dwelling & Proposed Granny Flat Floor Area | Landscaping |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450sqm – 600sqm | 50% | 330sqm | 20% (50% to Primary Dwelling) |
| 600sqm – 900sqm | 40% | 380sqm | 25% (50% to Primary Dwelling) |
| 900sqm – 1500sqm | 30% | 430sqm | 35% (50% to Primary Dwelling) |
| 1500sqm+ | 30% | 430sqm | 45% (50% to Primary Dwelling) |
