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Thanks for that. I guess you want to make sure your certifier is on the ball. Looks like potential to make mistakes. I remember the first certifier i spoke too. He did not know anything about the new granny flat rules. he was so casual in the end he said " just tell me everything that you...

OK but how is a consent granted. Does the certifier look at all the requirements and therefore take responsibility that all requirements have been met. Or must he provide evidence to NSW planning also. An example would be your 60 sqm max size. Does the certifier confirm this or must he...

Just a quick one Serge How does the process work ? Does a private certifier convince himself that all the requirements are met and then just tell nsw planning. or does NSW planning require evidence each requirement is met. I know it is probably very involved im just curious as to how...

I will add my 2c again as it might be of interest. I sent my plans to NSW planning clearly showing my corner lot with the house facing the front main boundary but the granny flat clearly facing the side boundary. They discussed this in a meeting and said in my example in regards to granny...

Shoalhaven council. I would have necked myself over the additional cost to do this but I made the most of it and now as well as an all weather flat access. I also have internal access to the garage and the external laundry is now internal. So it's still an add value type renovation.

That's good info there serge. Good for me as my future granny flat is already built to dual oc spec. The setback rule for attached flats is even better. I'm still annoyed that my local council made me connect the flat by an all weather access and doorway.($16,000) just to get my DA passed...

Thanks for the info. As far as the new dwelling goes. I was refering to changing a already habitable space( bedroom,rumpus,bar). Thats why i wondered if it was still considered a new dwelling.But like you said. It is. I confirmed through department of planning. Even if there are no changes( my...

yes these are all options.My property actually has an outdoor laundry so sharing that is easy.As for the kitchen. it is all approved( its a bar mind you). but the actual layout is approved and thats what matters. Im not worried about my setup. After investigating i have found that i should get...

Yes i had a read of that but the people i spoke to at NSW planning were not 100% sure. But i assume Brazen would be right up to speed on this. It is interesting that the the SEPP says all NEW dwellings and NEW additions must meet the setbacks. What about converting existing dwellings ie no...

Yes true "ONLY" does not really show the level of effort that this obstacle will take. possibly the one lease with everyone on it and an "understsanding" between the tennants of who uses what. I have another question with setbacks that im currently waiting for an answer on. When it...

Just read the SEPP again and had a thought that might help some people. When it comes to setbacks. It gives you various distances like .9 for side and 3.0 for rear. But it also says that the development must not create any "NEW" dwellings or "NEW" additions under these limits. My thoughts are...

I have another scenario. Most seem to have concerns about ILLEGAL renovations to create a granny flat. What if your house us built in such a way that no modifications are required to rent a portion of it separately. Basically the floor plan is council approved. Add to this the fact that...

I notice you have two methods to get a flat approved. 10 day method via a private certifier or a DA through your local council. If you go the local council way must they still agree to the affordable housing SEPP or is it only approved as per the local council DCP ??? On a side note i...