Simplifying planning permits to open doors to a small second homes
We’ve made it easier for you to build a small second home on your property – by removing the requirement of a planning permit in most cases.
A small second home up-to 60 square metres, also known as a granny flat, secondary dwelling or an accessory dwelling unit, no longer requires a planning permit in most cases where there are no flooding, environmental or other special planning controls.
A small second home still requires a building permit, to meet site, amenity, design and safety requirements – and cannot be subdivided or separately sold off from the main home.
Download the Small second homes brochure(opens in a new window)
Learn more about the planning amendments and the requirements that need to be met, at Small second homes(opens in a new window)
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