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The Government of Western Australia has amended the requirements for building granny flats to streamline the process and ease the housing crisis. Key changes include:
- No planning approval required for R-code compliant granny flats up to 70 square metres on residential zoned land.
- Minimum lot size requirements and the need for an extra car bay have been removed.
- Granny flats no longer need to match the design of the existing dwelling.
- Ancillary dwellings are now permitted in grouped dwellings and strata lots.
- Setback requirements must still be met, and granny flats should not exceed 70 square metres.
If your granny flat is R-code compliant and does not exceed 70 square metres, planning approval is no longer required. However, you will still need to obtain a building permit. Contact us or your local government for specific details regarding your project.
Granny flats must not exceed 70 square metres in size. This applies to all new ancillary dwellings built on residential zoned land in Western Australia.
Granny flats are no longer required to have a dedicated parking bay, except in certain densities or locations where a car is more likely needed due to distance from public transport. Check with your local government for specific details related to your property.
Yes, the new amendments now allow for granny flats to be built on grouped dwellings and strata lots, providing more flexibility and diversity in housing options.
No, with the recent changes, granny flats are no longer required to be compatible with the design of the existing dwelling. This allows for more design flexibility and creativity.
We can assist you in the process of building your granny flat, working closely with local councils to ensure all requirements are met. Contact us for personalised guidance and support for your project.