1.
What is the max floor area size of a granny flat?
The maximum floor size that your granny flat can be built is 60M2. Maximum heights are governed by local councils and cannot be adjusted.
2.
What are the standard block requirements to build?
There are a number of Guidelines / setbacks / Floor area ratios you must comply with for your block to work with the current legislation “State Environmental Planning Policy” (Affordable rental housing) The SEPP 2009.
3.
How long does it take to gain approval?
Local council approvals can take anywhere from 6-8 weeks. Whereas a Licensed and Accredited private certifier can gain you approval in usually 10 days.