Can I Build a Granny Flat? - Planning & Property Checks NSW

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Can I put a granny flat on my property?
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- Paths to Approval
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Can I put a granny flat on my property?

Determine whether your property is suitable for a granny flat by completing this interactive checklist.

Is your property at least 450m² in size?Note: You can find out your property size by looking at your rates notice, property purchase documents, checking the NSW Land Registry, or by looking at realestate.comYesNoI'm not sure

Is there already a main dwelling (house) on your property?YesNo

Is your property zoned residential (R1, R2, R3, R4 or RU5)?Note: You can check your zoning via the NSW Planning Portal or your local council’s planning maps.YesNoI'm not sure

Do you have at least 12 metres of street frontage?YesNoI'm not sure

Will your granny flat be at least 3 metres from all property boundaries?YesNoI'm not sure

Is your property free from any building or planning restrictions (like heritage overlays, flooding, or easements)?YesNoI'm not sure

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Is your property at least 450m² in size?YesNoI'm not sure

Is there already a main dwelling (house) on your property?YesNo

Is your property zoned residential (R1, R2, R3, R4 or RU5)?YesNoI'm not sure

Do you have at least 12 metres of street frontage?YesNoI'm not sure

Will your granny flat be at least 3 metres from all property boundaries?YesNoI'm not sure

Is your property free from any building or planning restrictions (like heritage overlays, flooding, or easements)?YesNoI'm not sure