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Planning for a secondary dwelling
Building a granny flat or a separate studio is a popular and affordable housing option for homeowners.
These secondary dwellings allow you to increase the size of your home and can provide a separate rental income stream. However, these secondary dwellings are subject to their own regulations and approval processes, separate to the main dwelling.
Download this resource to fully understand all the secondary dwelling regulations and how they apply to your project.
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Who is it for?
Residential builders and industry professionals
This resource is designed for builders and industry professionals who want to understand the regulations regarding the construction of a secondary dwellings such as granny flats and studios.
What does it include?
- What is a secondary dwelling
- What are the approval pathways
- What are the housing SEPP development controls
- Do I need to comply with BASIX
- Does the council require an infrastructure contribution.