Sorry, the guy did tell me the right information, i just didnt post it clearly.
If i joined the the granny to the garage and had it as one dwelling, it could only be a maximum of 60sqm. This would require DA approval.
Alternatively I could join the granny flat to the garage and treat it as two separate dwellings, however i would need to fire rated walls and would need to convince the certifier it was going to remain as two separate dwellings and no door way would be created between the two.
Anyway, I have told the guy to leave a gap of 900mm to 1000mm between the garage and the granny flat to keep it simple.
That said, im now thinking of a new idea.
1. Add a toilet/shower and a space for a washing machine + mini kitchen.
2. When i rent out the granny flat, I would advertise it as a 2 bedder + 1 bedder self contained studio unit "teenagers retreat / home office". It would then be up to the renter if they wanted to sublease (though i wouldnt offer that in writing, rather i'd just turn a blind eye).
So what would fetch me more in rent?
2 Bedder + Garage
2 Bedder + 1 Self contained unit (this will also have its own access from the street).
Alternatively, I can try to apply for DA to get the existing garage extended from 7m to 11~12m, that way i can have a room while still retaining the garage. Though im not sure if that will be approved seeing it already fails the current council's rules (ie its right up to the rear fence, and councils rules are 3m from the rear fence).
If i joined the the granny to the garage and had it as one dwelling, it could only be a maximum of 60sqm. This would require DA approval.
Alternatively I could join the granny flat to the garage and treat it as two separate dwellings, however i would need to fire rated walls and would need to convince the certifier it was going to remain as two separate dwellings and no door way would be created between the two.
Anyway, I have told the guy to leave a gap of 900mm to 1000mm between the garage and the granny flat to keep it simple.
That said, im now thinking of a new idea.
1. Add a toilet/shower and a space for a washing machine + mini kitchen.
2. When i rent out the granny flat, I would advertise it as a 2 bedder + 1 bedder self contained studio unit "teenagers retreat / home office". It would then be up to the renter if they wanted to sublease (though i wouldnt offer that in writing, rather i'd just turn a blind eye).
So what would fetch me more in rent?
2 Bedder + Garage
2 Bedder + 1 Self contained unit (this will also have its own access from the street).
Alternatively, I can try to apply for DA to get the existing garage extended from 7m to 11~12m, that way i can have a room while still retaining the garage. Though im not sure if that will be approved seeing it already fails the current council's rules (ie its right up to the rear fence, and councils rules are 3m from the rear fence).
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