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Plain-English answers about granny flats approvals in Western Australia, checked against the official rules. New guides are added every week.
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Granny flat rules in WA
The granny flat rules in WA in plain English: the 70 m² limit, no minimum lot size, setbacks, parking, renting it out, and when planning approval is still needed.
Read more →The granny flat approval process in WA
How to get a granny flat approved in WA, step by step: checking your lot, fitting the 70 m² rules, planning approval if needed, and the building permit.
Read more →Granny flats on rural lots in WA
Building a granny flat on a rural or farming lot in WA? Why the 2024 exemption often doesn't apply, what shires look at, and how we handle the approvals.
Read more →A granny flat is a big project. The paperwork shouldn't be.
We check the 70 m² rules, line up the drawings and engineering, and lodge with your council. You get one point of contact from start to permit.