The forums are being retired.
After many years of great discussion, we've switched off new topics and replies. Every thread stays right here though, so you can still browse and search the whole archive any time.
For up-to-date chat with fellow investors, come join us on Facebook:
Does anyone know what the general cost of demolishing the family home, and replacing it with a duplex in Randwick Council area Sydney?
Our block of land has a 15mtres frontage by 41mtres length. What would be the added cost of including a 2 bedroom granny flat in the backyard of one of the duplexes or an added granny flat area attached to one of the duplexes?
M Wombat
Be careful trying to build a duplex WITH a granny flat. Its very unlikely to be permitted. Under the state legislation it is not allowed. Its unlikely the Council would allow it either.
Yea, you can't have a duplex AND a granny flat. A granny flat is a 'secondary dwelling' and the legislation clearly states:
Division 2 Secondary dwellings
19 Definition
In this Division:
development for the purposes of a secondary dwelling includes the following:
(a) the erection of, or alterations or additions to, a secondary dwelling,
(b) alterations or additions to a principal dwelling for the purposes of a secondary dwelling.
Note.
The standard instrument defines secondary dwelling as follows:
secondary dwelling means a self-contained dwelling that:
(a)
is established in conjunction with another dwelling (the principal dwelling), and
(b) is on the same lot of land (not being an individual lot in a strata plan or community title scheme) as the principal dwelling, and
(c) is located within, or is attached to, or is separate from, the principal dwelling.
Brazen | Granny Flat Approvals Sydney
http://www.grannyflatapprovals.com.au
Email Me | Phone MeGranny Flat Approvals Guru
