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Sydney granny flat builder offering property checks, design, approvals and construction for one- and two-bedroom secondary dwellings.
SydneyParramattaPenrith
one-bedroom · two-bedroom · secondary-dwelling
Sydney · New South Wales
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Find Sydney granny flat builders, designers and approval specialists. Compare service areas and prepare for the NSW secondary dwelling approval pathway before requesting quotes.
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Official planning starting point
Secondary dwellings in New South Wales
In NSW, a granny flat is usually called a secondary dwelling. It may be approved through complying development or a council development application, depending on the site and whether all relevant standards are met.
Read the NSW Government secondary dwellings guide ↗Quick checks before you choose a design
- Permitted in R1–R5 residential zones and potentially other zones under a local environmental plan
- A 450 m² minimum lot applies to the complying-development pathway, with a limited exception
- A complying development certificate is only available when every applicable standard is met
Rules can change and every site is different. Confirm the current position with the relevant authority and qualified professionals.
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What to ask a granny flat builder
What is included?
Separate the building price from design, surveys, engineering, permits, site works, services, landscaping and contingencies.
Who handles approvals?
Clarify responsibility for planning advice, the building permit or certificate, inspections and occupancy documentation.
What has been verified?
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