Whangarei minor dwelling size?

[crashy]

I seem to recall last year that the district plan for whangarei changed. This included changing zoning ratings from one system to another. One thing I noticed in this document (which I can no longer find) is that the definition of a minor dwelling would now be a maximum of 90m2 (from memory this is...

[Ogg]

Hi

I'm currently doing a new build in Auckland. It's in the "singe house zone" so you can build a 65m2 minor dwelling. I'm going to build a main dwelling plus a separate minor dwelling/granny flat.

I'm just wondering about utilities.

Does the "minor...

[Roni]

Hello,

Hope all are enjoying holidays.

I need a clarification regarding minor dwelling in Single House Zone in Auckland. Is it possible to construct a minor dwelling where the
total site size is 506 m2 and the main house is 100 sqm. Or can I divide...

[Gandj]

We are looking at building a minor dwelling on our 3/4 acre in Awatoto. Can anyone direct me to the Napier council rules and can it have two bedrooms?

[aucklandn81]

Hi There,

I am just thinking of options of converting a 1 bed sleepout that has laundry, bathroom (plumbing) to a minor dwelling for a property in Manurewa Auckland that comes mixed housing suburban. Sleep out isn't attached to main house but to garage. And it has separate power meter....

[Pim]

What are the legalities of living in/renting out a sleepout? I am looking at purchasing a house which has a "gottage" It was built as a studio with toilet, later had a shower added, at which time it was referred to as a sleepout. It's insulated, has a kitchenette, a lounge and a bedroom....

[Chewbucca]

Hi there, has anyone had any experience with building minor dwellings in Christchurch? I have a property that allows the addition of a minor dwelling and looking at building one to the maximum allowable size of 80m2. Looking at engaging a draughtsman to do the drawings. Any advice is much apprecia...

[OneStepCloser]

Hi all,

In Hamilton, if the land size is smaller than 700sqm (say 690sqm), does it rule out any chance of buidling a legal minor dwelling that you can rent out separately? And how about existing home + unit with section less than 700sqm? Does it also mean that it is not a legal home...

[fisherking]

Hi There, Need your valuable assistance,
Below is my property covenant,

a).....
b) That he will only erect or place or permit to be erected or placed on the property
Single dwelling house having a closed in floor area of not less than 115 Sqm (exclusive of basement, carport...

[Dens]

Hi everyone,
I've noticed a few listings of properties that have resource consent for minor dwellings.
Is there a standard amount that accounts for the added value of the consent?
i.e. Does the consent add 15k to the asking price?

Thanks for your advice.

[WallStWolf]

Hi there,
I am starting to research adding a less than 10m2 unit/room/granny flat (whatever you call it) onto my section in Grey Lynn. It will not have any power/water, just a bedroom. I have set up meeting with council to understand building/resource consent implications, as from my research...

[SunnyP]

Hi All,

I have a house with the section of 675m2 with a drive way all the way to the end of backyard/section. The house size is 110m2 and located at the very front of this section (built in 1965).

So there is still 320m2 of remaining section left including the drive way....

[holmc]

Hi,

I have a place in Papakura under contract, the details:

• Slopping section
• Single storey with four bedrooms and two bathrooms
• Garage is under the house built into the hill where the land slopes away
• The garage is accessed via and internal stairwell to the house.
• The

...

[allen8an]

Hi guys,

I recently purchased a 3 bedrooms house with a detached garage at the back in te atatu south, the garage has done a extension a few years ago and the previous owner also built a studio in there (just obtained CCC prior settlement). I am currently trying to explore the option of...

[blackie88]

We are purchasing a rural property with 80sq minor dwelling. This was originally a garage with consent (1970's). Since then it has been converted to a minor dwelling. We assume this was pre 1992. It has a code of compliance for gas and electrical. But no permit for use as a minor dwelling.
I...