Pleysier Perkins Mini Homes Unveils 5 New Contemporary Granny Flat Designs.
Melbourne, Australia.
Pleysier Perkins Mini Homes is excited to announce the launch of five new contemporary granny flat designs in Australia, expanding their portfolio to meet the growing demand for stylish and functional Melbourne & Sydney compact homes. These innovative models offer versatile living solutions, each blending modern design and clever use of space, perfect for gardens across NSW and Victoria
A minimalist design with a skillion roof and a generous linear kitchen, offering customizable external cladding and options like privacy screens and pergolas.
Featuring a mezzanine bedroom atop the bathroom and a double-height living space, this design offers abundant natural light through a generous skylight.
"Our new contemporary granny flat designs embody our dedication to innovative and flexible living spaces," says Ramon Pleysier of Pleysier Perkins Mini Homes.
"We aim to provide clients with contemporary designs that not only meet their functional requirements but also cater to their lifestyles, be that a big family setting that seamlessly blends the space between principal and secondary dwelling, or instead someone wanting to generate additional income, where privacy between the two dwellings is of utmost importance."
5 New Contemporary Granny Flat Designs by Pleysier Perkins Mini Homes
Melbourne & Victoria Granny Flat Regulations
Victoria’s new regulations simplify the process of building luxury granny flats.
- Land size: your property must be at least 450 square metres to qualify.
- Setbacks: granny flats must be positioned a minimum of 3 metres from the back boundary and 1 metre from the side boundaries.
- Size limits: the dwelling cannot exceed 60 square meters.
- Occupancy: unlike previous rules, Melbourne’s updated regulations allow granny flats to be rented to anyone, not just dependents of the homeowner.
Although planning permits are no longer required for most small second homes as of December 2023, you will still need a building permit to ensure compliance with safety and building standards.
It’s advisable to work with your local council or a registered building surveyor to confirm your plans align with the rules.
Sydney & NSW Granny Flat Regulations
To build luxury granny flats in Sydney, you need to refer to the local building rules.
- Land size: your land must be at least 450 square metres.
- Setbacks: granny flats need to be 3 metres away from the back and 0.9 metres away from the sides of your property.
- Size limits: the flat cannot be larger than 60 square metres.
Once you start the process, whether with us or someone else, we advise notifying your council of your plans to ensure that you are meeting the rules.
It is possible to still build luxury granny flats that don't meet the above requirements; it's just that a more involved Development Application (DA) is then required.
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