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Discover how NZ\u2019s proposed granny flat consent exemption could make building easier. 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The Bill proposes significant amendments to the Building Act 2004 and the Local Government Act 2002, allowing a detached, single-storey dwelling of up to 70 m\u00b2 to be built without building consent.\u00a0<\/p>\n This would be a substantial change from the current position, where any dwelling that includes plumbing, such as a kitchen or bathroom, requires full consent unless it qualifies for the narrow exemption for unplumbed structures under 30 m\u00b2. If passed, the reforms are expected to make it more straightforward and cost-effective to add fully equipped granny flats.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Our Process Area” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|4px|0px||” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.12)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”Roboto Slab||||||||” header_3_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” custom_padding=”0px||35px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To qualify for the consent exemption, all of the following must be met:<\/p>\n The Bill also proposes changes to the Local Government Act 2002 to ensure councils can continue collecting development and infrastructure contributions through the Project Information Memorandum (PIM) process.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Our Process Area” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|4px|0px||” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.12)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”Roboto Slab||||||||” header_3_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” custom_margin=”||37px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The proposed exemption may make some projects more affordable and straightforward. However, several other legal requirements will still apply, including:<\/p>\n Common issues in minor dwelling projects may include underestimating site preparation costs, overlooking stormwater and wastewater requirements and discovering post-design that a covenant prohibits additional dwellings. These pitfalls can be avoided with early due diligence and professional guidance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Our Process Area” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|4px|0px||” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.12)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_3_font=”Roboto Slab||||||||” header_3_line_height=”2em” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”2em” custom_margin=”||37px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]The proposed exemption has the potential to open new opportunities for homeowners, investors and builders \u2014 but only for those who navigate the legal, planning and practical considerations with care. 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