November 28th, 2023Planning permit waiver for granny flats

From December, planning permits will not be required to build a small second home on a property.

As part of the state government’s recent Housing Statement, small second homes under 60 square metres, also known as granny flats, will no longer require a planning permit on properties 300 square metres or larger where there are no flooding or environmental overlays.

There will be no restrictions on how a small second home can be used – whether it’s keeping family members closer, providing temporary housing or being rented out for additional income.

Small second homes will still require a building permit, will need to meet ResCode (residential design code) setback and siting requirements and cannot be subdivided or separately sold off from the main home.