Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Dec 31, 2023 5:45 pm I think I know the answer but just checking to see if anyone has had experience with it. I want to build a small 20 square metre retreat in my backyard, it will have a little bathroom and a sort of living area for me to set up my craft items and a TV and couch, there won't be any cooking facilities but will have a sink as my crafting needs to have water. The NSW planning codes (or whatever they are called) say sheds/cubby houses etc are except from DA's for this size - but is this a shed / cubby house? I'm thinking they will call it a Granny Flat and then it's subject to being a second dwelling and requires all sorts of stuff that I can't afford. I really just want to have a space in the backyard for my crafting etc I would suggest you simply go and talk to council about your proposal, most councils are getting onboard with ancillary dwellings. There is no benefit in keeping it… 1 5107 The housing market is at an all time struggle for Gen Z and above. My business involves consultation and planning in conjunction with a long standing builder who can build… 2 10039 hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback please on whether I should build my granny flat first before my main house at the… 0 6299 |