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Granny flats: Proposed change to make it cheaper to build
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The Government proposes making it cheaper and easier to build granny flats up to 60 sqm by removing the need for building consent, aiming to increase affordable housing supply.
While consent would be removed, construction must still be overseen by licensed professionals and meet the Building Code. Other district plan rules, like boundary setbacks, will still apply.
Public consultation on this change is open until 12 August. The move could benefit investors, multi-generational families, and renters seeking affordable options.
Granny flats to no longer require consent
What’s next?
A granny flat could be a place for relatives to stay, an investment or both.
Who might benefit from granny flat law changes?
Investors
Multi-generational families
Homeowners with large sections
Renters looking for affordable accommodation
Granny flat builders
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