Granny Flat Approval - A guide.

[Propertunity]

Depending on the council having one larger room and a smaller study may save you on Section 94 contributions as some are charged according to the number of bedrooms being added. Nothing is stopping someone from using it as a bedroom for a child.

That is a VERY good point western_sydney. Of the councils that are still charging Section 94 contributions for granny flats, some charge on the basis of the cost of the development whilst others charge on the basis of number of bedrooms.

 

[brazen]

That is a VERY good point western_sydney. Of the councils that are still charging Section 94 contributions for granny flats, some charge on the basis of the cost of the development whilst others charge on the basis of number of bedrooms.

Yea good pickup Propertunity
I have quite a lot of 1br + studies (with a 'store' instead of a 'wardrobe') approved in places like Blacktown, Lake Macquarie and Cessnock, where S94 Contribution Levies are priced on the number of bedrooms. Amazing how a change in labelling can halve an absurd fee.

It's one of those areas where, if you know your way around the 'rules', you can save thousands!