The Government is proposing to make it easier to build small, self-contained and detached houses, commonly known as “granny flats”, on property with an existing home on it.
The proposal is part of the focus on increasing the supply of affordable homes for New Zealanders.The MBIE is seeking feedback on options to enable granny flats up to 60sq m to be built without needing a building or resource consent.
They will need to meet certain building performance and environmental criteria, and to, essentially, be safe, healthy and durable homes.
You can have your say on options to make it easier to build granny flats at www.mbie.govt.nz/have-your-say/grannyflats.
The MBIE wants to understand all perspectives on potential costs, benefits and risks for the criteria that granny flats and small homes will need to meet.
It wants to hear from as many people as possible, including:
• those thinking about building a granny flat on their property,
• those wanting to live in a granny flat,
• builders and tradespeople,
• mortgage lenders and property insurance providers, and
• those responsible for building control, district planning and infrastructure development.
The consultation covers building and resource management system questions. You can choose to respond to any section — you do not have to complete them all. You can also suggest other ideas and things to consider.
Submissions close at 5pm, Monday, August 12, 2024. You can provide your feedback online, or by emailing [email protected].
