What approvals do I need? - Dependant Persons Unit (Granny Flat)

Planning

Dependant Persons Unit does not require a planning permit in all Residential zones. Planning approval may be required for a Dependant Persons Unit in all other zones.

Please note: where applicable a planning approval should be obtained prior to submitting a building permit.

Building
A building permit is required prior to the construction of a Dependant Persons Unit. Contact a Private Building Surveyor.

Please note we have a list of Private Building Surveyors in South Gippsland or you can use any Building Surveyor registered in Victoria

Planning

Completed Planning Application Form and checklist

Relevant fees (refer to the Planning Fee Schedule )

• A current copy of title for the land, no more than 60 days old
• 3 x copy of site plan - drawn to scale at not less than 1:200 (showing setbacks to the front, side and rear boundaries) at least one copy to be A3 or smaller. Check out our Siting and Design Guide
• 3 x copy of floor plan - drawn to scale of 1:100 or 1:200 at least one copy to be A3 or smaller
• 3 x copy of elevations - drawn to scale of 1:100 or 1:200, showing the height to eaves and height to roof pitch (engineering drawings DO NOT constitute an elevation) at least one copy to be A3 or smaller

Building

Contact a Private Building Surveyor

Waste water

A waste water permit will be required if the Dependant Persons Unit is on land not connected to sewage and/or if you need to alter the existing tank to cater for the Dependant Persons Unit.

Completed Permit to install/or Alter a Septic Tank Application Form and checklist

Relevant fees (refer to the Waste water Fee Schedule )

• 1 x copy of site plan - drawn to scale at not less than 1:200 (showing setbacks to the front, side and rear boundaries)
• 1 x copy of floor plan - drawn to scale of 1:100 or 1:200

Planning permit application form

Application to install or alter a septic tank

Checklist for subdivision planning permit

Planning fees