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Hi Michael, Extra Ensuite-yea, sure you can have that but you cant seal it away from the rest of the granny flat. i.e. You can't create 2x separate granny flats, at east not legally if that's what you're trying to achieve. Auburn Council question: That's their DCP (policy), not the SEPP...

Hi Dave, 'Colorbond' is not a fire rated material under the BCA. You can line the internal walls with a James Hardie/Boral solution as long as it extends to the underside of the roof. There are various solutions and you can Google "Fire Separation 3.7.1 BCA" for more info. See attached image...

UPDATE: I can tell you that since September 2012 (3 months+ now), I've now done around 10 Granny Flat Conversion Approvals through the NSW SEPP. There are basically 2 types of conversions: 1. Existing garage/shed which is already fitted out and just needs an approval 2. Existing shed/garage...

Thanks Dave :) 600mm is enough. This is more a general Council rule than anything elase although the parent SEPP does mention something about avoiding concrete to the side boiundary for a substantial length. This is to avoid water inundation.

The rule is this: Take the front setbacks of the nearest 2 dwelling houses (within 40 mtrs) and divide that by 2 (i.e. the average)> and that's how far fwd you can be.

You'll need an Engineer's certificate for the existing slab and frame, no?

Yep. This is why it certainly pays to get educated and ask lots of questions form different sources. True for many things, no?

Do you mean on piers? Yea they are but one needs to ensure the overall height (measured from lowest natural ground) isnt excesive, otherwise the rear setback gets penalised quite a lot. See my approval guide for an explanation, particularly uinder 'heights' and 'setbacks'...

Hi jsoe, Well, I dunno. Are they likely to approve it? Probably best to give me a call to see if you need my help or not. Link below. Cheers

That's great news- thanks jrc! On the garage conversions, I've done three shed conversions now, so we KNOW they can be done. Two had setbacks which were less than 900mm as well :)

Hey Jacque, Good question. It's a BCA (Building code of Australia) rule that all habitable rooms (doesn't include kitchens, bathrooms and laundries) must have an average height of 2.4m measured from floor to ceiling. If the existing garage (or shed) doesn't meet this, the only available...

Thanks Jacque, thanks Guys! I'm back at home but still quite sore in the tummy area. I should be good for crazy action on Monday morning :)

Hi Guys, Sorry, Ive ben in hospital getting my gallblader removed for a few days- had it removed yesterday so Im staring at a ceiling right now. We've already done 3 conversions, so the legislation is sound. We do have to do BASIX, which is ok for new conversions but existing conversions...

RE: BASIX The Certifier just got back to me after he spoke to BASIX NSW and they have confirmed we MUST do BASIX for granny flat conversions :(

Yes and I have always had the same reservations. As you know, you need an agreeable Engineer to sign off on it. My Engineer is about as anal/paranoid as they come but he's told me that Class-10 Slabs vs Class-1a Slabs both satisfy (him) that the structure can be adequately supported. The...

Well guys, As of today, I have written permission from my Private Certifier (and NSW Planning) to go ahead and do shed/garage conversions as COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT via the 'Affordable Rental Housing SEPP' even when: A. The setbacks are less than 900mm for the sides and B. The setbacks are...