Can I build a granny flat in The Hills Shire?

Can I build a granny flat in The Hills Shire?

It depends on the property. Under SEPP Housing 2021 a secondary dwelling needs a zone that permits it, a lot that meets the minimum size, and none of the SEPP land exclusions (such as heritage, flood, biodiversity values and some acid sulfate soil classes). The checker above tests each one for your address.

What lot size is needed for a granny flat in The Hills Shire?

SEPP Housing 2021 sets a minimum lot size for a secondary dwelling. The checker above reads the minimum from the SEPP and compares it with the lot area for your address.

Are heritage exclusions common in The Hills?

Heritage items and properties in heritage conservation areas are excluded from complying development. Historic village centres such as Rouse Hill and the Old Northern Road corridor have heritage areas. The checker above shows whether your address is affected.

What are the DCP setback requirements in The Hills Shire?

The Hills Shire DCP setbacks apply to a secondary dwelling assessed as a DA. On the CDC pathway, the SEPP Housing 2021 standards apply instead.

Do I need council approval for a granny flat in The Hills Shire?

If all SEPP Housing 2021 checks pass, a CDC through a private certifier is the pathway and no council DA is needed. If any check fails, the CDC pathway is not available. A DA through The Hills Shire Council may be possible, unless the zone prohibits a secondary dwelling.