Granny Flat in Lake Macquarie

[twodogs]

Seems to be some conflicting stories - anyone know if it's possibly / likely to get a granny flat approved without a primary dwelling existing?

I'd asked that question once before and the answer was no.

 

[brazen]

I'd asked that question once before and the answer was no.

It's a definite no.

 

[ok180]

Last time I checked with Port Stephens Council (a while ago now) they did charge S94's. But there was a proposal on the table for them to cut a 50% discount . I have not checked back to find out the outcome.

They do. For a secondary dwelling it is about 14k but you get a 50% discount only on granny flats so it ends up being about 7k.

@#$%^

 

[Coconutwheels]

Raymond Terrace was the suburb I was interested in, though more closer to Newcastle, but it falls under PS council. Not sure about suburbs up and closer to PS, but RT seems more closely associated with Newcastle. Not seeing land estate that are released in bulk..
I thought RT had higher number of Housing Commission properties but my latest research indicate a less than 5%, and scattered in certain pocket or streets only. This is 5% of 6000 or so dwellings in RT.

Hey RetireRich did you put any more thought into a GF At Raymond Terrace?

I've been rolling the idea around but not sure if the yeild would be there to warrant it.