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Here is Virgo's post. She managed to squeeze around $30k circa build.. http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90203&highlight=virgo

I am surprised but not overwhelmed with some builder's response... Regardless going thru council or PCA, they would require structural engineering certificate if it's a garage conversion... I would imagine it will also call for a Basix which requires points/rating for water, electrical...

maybe the term 'shed' it's misleading but it does have BCA Class1a approval. on another question: say we convert a Class 1A to a granny flat and new work is under $50k, and we don't require a Basix. But we also want to convert an external door to a window, or constructing a new window...

Bumper!! Now I just found out in my previous conversion and same type of approval as Travelbugs, my private certifier insisted that I needed Basix, and get the water flow, smoke detector, lighting all certified...All these certification and basix cost does add up close to $1000 That was the...

Because most Councils may feel the pinch that the private certifier are taking away alot of their business ( and they're find ways to get this back via S94), I am concerned that Council would challenge any grey areas that is not in SEPP guide, such as a large storage/garage space attached to the...

private open and parking space are the 2 biggest concerns in getting approval for Council dual occ. I had a property that was impossible and ultimately reject for dual occ but fly thru CDC with a private certifier

I have this property which has a front house and a large shed at the back of the property. I want convert this shed into a granny flat This shed was approved by council as a garage, storage, laundry and workshop. It is of brick construction While most of the criteria satisfy SEPP...