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Planning FAQs - Can I construct a dependent person’s unit/granny flat on my property?

Answer

A dependent person’s unit is defined in the Planning Scheme as a “moveable building on the same lot as an existing dwelling and used to provide accommodation for a person dependent on a resident of the existing dwelling.” These are sometimes known as ‘granny flats’.

Common reasons for requiring a Planning Permit for a dependent person’s unit include:

  • There are overlays such as Bushfire Management Overlay or Land Subject to Inundation Overlay affecting the land.
  • There are covenants or restrictions on the Certificate of Title for the land.