Granny flat question - original house outdoor space.

Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere, but I could not find it.

I know granny flats need a certain amount of outside courtyard space. But what about the original house? How small can its backyard become?

I can't seem to find this info. Any help is appreciated!
 
outdoor space is considered shared space as you are not subdividing the house and the granny flat. so it's not a problem.
 
Actually I think there is a minimum.

I've done one submission for myself and I was told to leave about 3m from the back of the house to the fence.

That said, I did one for a friend and it was almost on-top of the other house and it wasn't an issue.

Perhaps council dependant? I'm not 100% on the fine details of the legislation, I have a guy who does it for me.
 
Thanks guys - turns out as I am looking at converting part of an existing house to a granny flat, no outside space requirements are needed.
 
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