Granny Flat Legislation just Passed

The Building and Construction (Small Stand-alone Dwellings) Amendment Bill was passed into law on 23 October 2025. This law change will allow small stand-alone dwellings or ‘granny flats’ of up to 70m2 to be built without a council building consent provided that certain conditions are met. These changes will roll out in the first quarter of 2026 (1 January to 31 March).

The conditions are:

•   The building must be of a simple design and comply with the Building Code

•   The work must be undertaken or supervised by a licensed building professional, and

•   The local council must be notified before the build begins and at its completion.

It will be interesting to see how this law change plays out and whether any issues arise in the future. There are also penalties for those who do not satisfy the above conditions required by the legislation.

Please do not hesitate to talk with us for advice if you are interested in building a granny flat and you want to ensure you are complying with the new requirements.

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