Granny Flat & Housing News
Confirmed planning updates, state policy changes and housing supply news for Australian homeowners. We link to primary sources only.
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Secondary Dwelling Rules Differ Across Australian States (2026)
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not planning or legal advice. Always confirm current rules with your local…
23 Jul 2026Tasmania Clarifies No Extra Parking for Secondary Residences
Tasmania’s Draft Planning Scheme Amendment 01-2026 includes a practical clarification for property owners: no additional car parking space is required when building…
22 Jul 2026HIA Welcomes Tasmania’s 90sqm Granny Flat Proposal
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has lodged a submission supporting Tasmania’s Draft Planning Scheme Amendment 01-2026, which proposes lifting the maximum floor…
21 Jul 2026HIA Forecasts Tenfold Granny Flat Growth From 2022 to 2026
The Housing Industry Association estimates Australia can build roughly ten times more granny flats in 2026 than in 2022 as states loosen…
7 Jul 2026Tasmania 90sqm Secondary Dwelling Amendment Still Processing Mid-2026
Tasmania's draft SPP Amendment 01/2026 would raise secondary dwelling caps from 60 to 90 square metres, but the change is not law…
5 Jul 2026Transportable Granny Flats Gain Traction on Port Macquarie Coast
Mid North Coast homeowners are increasingly choosing transportable granny flats to house family or rental income faster than traditional extensions, with Port…
3 Jul 2026Hawkesbury Rural Dual Occupancy Rules Slip to Late 2026 Exhibition
Hawkesbury City Council will miss its August 2026 target for rural detached dual occupancy rules, with public exhibition now expected between 28…
2 Jul 2026NSW Government Backs Rural Second Dwelling Reforms After Inquiry
The NSW Government supported in principle key recommendations from the Legislative Council inquiry into rural housing and second dwellings in its formal…
1 Jul 2026Check Your Certifier Before Building a Granny Flat in Airport Noise Zones
Landowners in Western Sydney should confirm ANEC contour eligibility and engage a certifier experienced with airport SEPP acoustic rules before committing to…
27 Jun 2026Housing SEPP Secondary Dwellings: Context After Western Sydney Airport Change
can 2026 Western Sydney airport granny flat headlines sit on top of existing NSW Housing SEPP secondary dwelling rules that still govern…
26 Jun 2026Secondary Dwellings Allowed: Penrith, Liverpool and Western Sydney LGAs
Parts of Penrith, Liverpool, Fairfield, Camden, and Wollondilly LGAs can again host secondary dwellings up to 85 sqm within the ANEC 20–25…
25 Jun 2026Airport Noise Contours Explained: ANEC 20-25 and Granny Flat Rules
The Australian Noise Exposure Concept (ANEC) maps long-term aircraft noise around Western Sydney International Airport and determines where NSW now allows 85…
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