Under the new rules, outlined in the Department of Planning and Environment’s State Environment Planning Policy (SEPP), homeowners can fast-track the granny flat approval process, by seeking a Complying Development Certificate (CDC), rather than lodging a Development Application (DA) with their local council.
With a CDC, properties that meet a certain criteria can have their granny flat approved in 10 days, rather than the usual 68-90 day waiting period common with DAs. To qualify for CDC approval, your property must first meet the following criteria:
If your property meets those mandatory requirements, then you qualify for CDC approval. However, you must still ensure the granny flat itself meets the requirements for CDC approval.
This means you must choose between one of the three types of granny flats that meet CDC requirements:
Before you commit to building a granny flat on your property, you should also ensure that collect all the necessary planning documents, to ensure you won’t be liable for any hidden costs. Make sure you get hold of:
If no restrictions apply and you select a compliant granny flat to build on your property, the plans should be approved within 10 days, under the NSW government’s fast-tracked CDC approval process for granny flats.
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