Hi, Has anyone ever gained approval through State Govt to build a GF on a block less than 600m sq ? The block is in Blacktown and is 594m sq, and while it doesn't meet council regulations they did suggest it could be worth seeking approval through the State Government. So, just wondering how likely they are to approve it and if anyone has had experience with this before? The other thing that is probably worth mentioning is that the block narrows toward the back and is only 9m wide at the back fence. I couldn't see anything on the council website that states minimum width but combined with the slightly smaller block, I wonder if it might make it less likely to get through. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Tess
Have you read the granny flat specs? Check distances from the border etc to see if it will fit. Also check the yard size you need to allocate for the granny flat. When I did mine last year (Blacktown council) I had to provide a yard 6m x 4m.
If you go through state govt as opposed to the SEPP it's a much more drawn out and expensive process.
Thanks, Catalyst. I had a look at the SEPP, and yes, this is definitely the way to go. I haven't got specs yet but just wanted to put it out there while I continue researching. I will look at granny flat designs today. Thanks.
Ascertaining the GF approval should be easy under SEPP. This is a good document that will help you:
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=b3Gn_0dCm1k%3d&tabid=313&language=en-AU
Also consider an upfront valuation if LVR is tight.
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Also BC charges a contribution fee – I think its $5k. Factor this in your costs.
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Thanks, Shahin for the link and info. Much appreciated.
No worries – plenty of people of the forum who have built GF's so ask away if you have any ?s.
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TheFinanceShop wrote:Also BC charges a contribution fee – I think its $5k. Factor this in your costs.Are you referring to the Section 94 fee? That is about $3,500 in Blacktown Council (it varies by council).
There are also lots of other little charges that add up. And it does add up to close to $5,000 but you get a little back at the end. About $700.
The S94 fee can vary from $0 to over $20,000 depending on the council. It's a rort really. We had a 6 bedroom house which we split so didn't add any extra living areas and we had to pay it to go towards improving facilities due to the rise in population. There are 4 people in total living here.
I just read where Byron Bay council was $20,000 and they were getting rid of it altogether.
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