Granny Flat Consultant in Melbourne

A Small Second Dwelling is a granny flat of 60 square metres or less, with its own kitchen, bathroom and toilet, on the same lot as an existing home, that meets the state's specific size and siting criteria. We assess your site against these criteria as part of our SSD eligibility assessment.

Projects that meet the Small Second Dwelling criteria can generally move to the building permit stage faster, since a planning permit may not be required. Where a planning permit is needed, timeframes vary by council and site complexity, and we manage the process to avoid unnecessary delays.

This depends on council zoning and any permit conditions specific to your site. We advise on rental use as part of your planning assessment.

We recommend getting an SSD eligibility assessment from your planning consultant before engaging a builder, since this avoids paying for a design that does not fit your site's zoning or overlays, or that assumes permit-free status your specific site may not actually qualify for.

Our assessment covers your lot size, zoning, and any overlays, followed by our professional view on whether your project meets the Small Second Dwelling criteria or needs a full planning permit, with a clear next step either way. Final confirmation always rests with your local council.