The client intends to build a secondary dwelling (granny flat) attached to the existing garage at the rear of the property. This design will provide separate access from the primary dwelling, creating a self-contained living space for future residents, which can also be rented out to generate long-term income for the owner.

The plan is to design this self-contained home with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room featuring an open kitchen on a 588m² block of land. The project must be delivered efficiently and constructed quickly. Therefore, we have adopted a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) application along with lightweight construction methods. Brian will facilitate feasibility studies and planning options, leveraging his in-depth understanding of the fast-track CDC process under the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) for Housing code to ensure full compliance.

The architectural plans below clearly outline the minimum site requirements, including a maximum internal area of 60m² for the granny flat on a minimum land area of 450m². They will also address the necessary setbacks from the existing building line and side boundaries while ensuring specific landscaped areas are maintained for the CDC application.

An important challenge of this project is the adjoining wall; the granny flat must be fire-separated from the primary building. Consequently, the dividing wall will be fire-rated up to the underside of the new roof. A fire engineer has been engaged once the design is finalized to ensure that all safety standards are met efficiently.