Granny Flats for the Ipswich QLD area

Ipswich residents you may not be aware, but changes to regulations now allow a second dwelling to be built on a residential property, without council developmental approval.Does the idea of earning extra money from renting out a granny flat interest you?

By following the guidelines of a Single Residential (House) incorporating an Auxiliary Unit (Second Dwellings) you can avoid the hassle of needing to get council approval.

Under these guidelines the criteria of an Auxiliary Unit must not exceed 65m2 gross floor area, and must be attached to or associated with the house on the same lot.

Depending on the residential zone you are living in, there are different planning requirements to adhere by.

A property in the Large Lot Residential Zone (4000m2 – 6000m2) is classed self-assessable, meaning it doesn’t require developmental approval, if situated outside of the LLR2 sub area, larger than the minimum lot size and complying with the Self Assessable – Acceptable Solutions for Single Residential in the Residential Code.

A property in the Residential Low Density Zone is classed as self-assessable, if it is 450m2 or more in area and complying with the Self Assessable – Acceptable Solutions for Single Residential in the Residential Code.

The key requirement for lots more than 450m2 in area require the maximum area covered by all buildings and structures to not exceed; 60% of the lot area for lots less than 600m2, 50% of the lot area for lots greater than 600m2.

Auxiliary Units also need to be located adjoining, below, above or at the side or rear of the property. The Council’s preferred location is to the rear of the principle dwelling, however not mandatory.

The key requirement for lots less than 450m2 in area require the maximum area covered by all buildings and structures to not exceed 60% of the lot area.

So why not take advantage of this great opportunity, and reap the benefits of having a granny flat built on your property.