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Hey guys, Thought I'd do an update to share my Granny Flat journey. I have learned a lot from being on this forum and wanted to say thanks to all who contributed to this thread. I had to laugh at my topic title. It sounds so ridiculously naive...:D It has been difficult to get finance. CBA...

Thanks for your reply, Brazen. Just found it now. I have now secured approval from a private certifier for the Granville property (fully detached). Next move will be arranging quotes from builders... Still waiting on drawings for the garage conversion...

DA or Complying Devt? Just wondering, if I'm not in a hurry for the granny flat, is it better or easier to go the DA path or Complying Devt application? I've heard that there are extra requirements for CDA. Should I DIY or involve a draftsman and/or certifier? Would love to hear from ppl...

Thanks Bill. This may be a problem for me. The garage is too close to the boundary. I'm certain it's within 900ml, which means I'll have to resort to a detached GF. Back to the drawing board. Any ideas on how to get started? I've seen other threads where propertunity mentioned using...

Thanks Propertunity, much appreciate all your input. The certifier also advised that the garage has to be at least 900cm away from the boundary.

Thanks twobobsworth, I'm definitely leaning towards getting an approval now! And Reach, you're a wealth of information, a BIG thank you! I'm so glad I found this site. I've just spoken to an accredited certifier, who proved very helpful and has pointed me in the right direction, so will be...

Thanks twodogs, I'll have a read of that now...

Thanks guys! I get the message... Jail is not my kind of holiday destination, so I guess I better make friends with the council!

I have recently settled on an IP in the Parramatta Council area. It has a garage which I'm planning to convert into a granny flat. This will be my first granny flat. I have made prelim. enquiry with the council & was advised that applic'n could take up to 12wks and council costs approx...