This granny flat completed in Stockton in 2023 was customised by the client from The Pavillion, one of Acrow’s stylish and modern two bedroom granny flat designs. This style of granny flat suited our client due to the narrow space available on his block, a perfect design for yards with limited space. This clever design maximises privacy for the new occupants by placing the bedrooms at opposite ends, with a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area in between. This space creates endless options for cooking, entertaining and relaxing. Bedrooms both include built-in robes.
The client loved watching the granny flat come to life and had only good things to say about the project manger and builders once the project once complete. Our client was delighted with all our basic inclusions, noting that nothing needed upgrading, and kept his budget intact. When it came to colour selections, we were going for a ‘boat shed vibe’. While clients can come into the head office or granny flat displays to do colour selections in person, this client chose to complete them simply via email. The requested ‘vibe’ was achieved, again with no upgrades required, including the showpiece blue cladding.
Even with a flood affected site there were no difficulties with construction and this beautiful Stockton granny flat was completed within 12 weeks.
Acrow Newcastle Granny Flat Review
Here is the five star feedback this client left on Google for our work on this Newcastle granny flat:
“After sifting through nearly 20 granny flat builders, Acrow was my only logical choice. For pricing, service and quality of finished product they are 10/10. From the salesman Mick, Dario my builder, all the support staff in Hd office, right down to all the sub-contractors, made this build a really great experience, add to that a 12 week build time, and i certainly wont be going anywhere else for the next one. Well done Acrow”
A thoughtful design and an emphasis on privacy and character, this granny flat is a perfect investment or home for the family.
Stockton Granny Flat Project Gallery
Local Granny Flat Builder Newcastle
Stockton is a suburb of Newcastle and is located 600m from its central business district. Stockton is a peninsula surrounded by the Hunter River and the Pacific Ocean. Its proximity to Newcastle CBD makes it an ideal place to make property investments such as the addition of a granny flat. With beaches, rivers, and recreational areas all within easy access, its also a great place to have family, using a granny flat as a way to provide space for multi-generational families.
For over two decades, Acrow has been the trusted name in crafting exceptional granny flats in Newcastle. As a family-run business, we take pride in our extensive experience and dedication to delivering high-quality living spaces tailored to your needs.
Acrow offer a diverse range of stylish granny flat designs and floor plans to suit every taste and requirement. From custom designs tailored to your specific needs to inclusive packages that exceed expectations, we’re committed to bringing your vision to life. Plus, with our price beat guarantee and unwavering support for property investors throughout the Newcastle region, you can trust us to deliver results that exceed your expectations.
Whether you’re an investor seeking to maximise returns, a parent looking to accommodate a growing family, or a retiree planning for the future, Acrow Granny Flats is here to make your granny flat project a reality.
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This recently completed Granny Flat in Edgeworth, offers privacy and comfort and was designed to be well suited for positioning on the block. The granny flat features two bedrooms, one of which includes built-in robes for added convenience. The strategic layout maximises privacy by situating the bedrooms at opposite ends of the home. An expansive open-plan living area serves as a place for relaxation and entertainment, boasting ample space for cooking and entertaining. The inclusion of bespoke elements such as the custom timber porch and a 1.2-meter breakfast bar elevates the aesthetic appeal and personalised touch.
Our client chose to adapt The Pavillion, a classic two bedroom granny flat design. Building this granny flat for his two eldest children to give them their own space, he was very involved in the design and colours process. The client personalised the granny flat floor plans slightly to extend the deck and add a breakfast bar in the kitchen. He upgraded his selections to include tiling to ceiling height in the bathroom, a niche in the shower, gas cooktop & hot water system, and supplied his own kitchen sink. The block didn’t present any challenges, Acrow did some additional sewer works but otherwise the job was straight forward and was completed ahead of schedule.
The long rectangle shape of the chosen granny flat was carefully considered to optimise space while maintaining a distinct sense of separation from the main home. Each dwelling enjoys its own generous yard space, fostering a sense of ownership and allowing each home to personalise their outdoor living areas. The position adds the potential for future fencing to further enhance privacy.
Acrow Granny Flat Review
Here is the five star feedback this client left on google for our work on this Newcastle granny flat:
I did heaps of research on all of the Granny Flat builders in my locality prior to finally settling on Acrow to build my new granny flat to give my 2 eldest children their own space. To say that I am totally happy with the choice of Acrow as a builder is a gross understatement, the entire package from price to quality of finishes is first rate.
Everything from the initial enquiry with Mick, the design phase with Sam, through colour selection with Crystal and finally to the construction phase with the project manager Dario, this was the easily the smoothest building project I have ever undertaken. Additionally, Dario was one of the most accommodating and easy to deal with people that I have ever encountered on a building site, nothing was to difficult for him and he always kept me informed of any changes to the schedule, (which was completed 2 weeks ahead of time by the way) and that makes me very happy.
I also want to say a big shout out to all the tradies and subcontractors Acrow employed on the job. I wish to thank all of these amazing people and congratulate Acrow on what I consider truly superior service. Such dedication to customer relations is rarely experience in this day and the entire company as an organization can justifiably be proud of their achievements.
Well done to all and my sincerest Thank You. Peter.
With its thoughtful design, tailored amenities, and emphasis on privacy and individuality, this granny flat is a perfect investment or home for the family.
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Local Granny Flat Builder Newcastle
Edgeworth, located 18 kilometres west of Newcastle’s vibrant central business district, presents an ideal canvas for the addition of backyard granny flats. The abundance of space and the ambiance of Lake Macquarie contribute to the area’s appeal, making it a perfect destination for those seeking multi-generational living with space, or solid investment opportunities.
For over two decades, Acrow has been the trusted name in crafting exceptional granny flats in Newcastle. As a family-run business, we take pride in our extensive experience and dedication to delivering high-quality living spaces tailored to your needs.
Acrow offer a diverse range of stylish granny flat designs and floor plans to suit every taste and requirement. From custom designs tailored to your specific needs to inclusive packages that exceed expectations, we’re committed to bringing your vision to life. Plus, with our price beat guarantee and unwavering support for property investors throughout the Newcastle region, you can trust us to deliver results that exceed your expectations.
Whether you’re an investor seeking to maximise returns, a parent looking to accommodate a growing family, or a retiree planning for the future, Acrow Granny Flats is here to make your granny flat project a reality.
NO COUNCIL APPROVAL NEEDED TO BUILD A GRANNY FLAT ON YOUR PROPERTY!
That’s right, Central Coast home owners don’t need council approval to build a granny flat but their property should meet minimum requirements.
In 2009, the NSW Government released the Affordable Housing State Environment Planning Policy (SEPP) which allows all residential home owners (and property investors) with a property larger than 450m2 (that also has a minimum 12m street frontage) to build a granny flat on their property.
This is exceptional news for savvy investors, homeowners and retirees and actually means that you are able to have a 2 bedroom granny flat built in your backyard, with no council approval (and no unjustified neighbour objections) approved in just 4 weeks.
A granny flat is a self-contained small home of 60m² built in the backyard of an already existing house. Below are the main council requirements for granny flats:
Property must be a minimum of 450m2 in area (different rules apply for larger block sizes, go to section: Granny flat setback requirements).
Property must have a minimum 12 metre width at the building line of the existing dwelling. If your property does not meet this requirement you are able to apply for an attached granny flat.
Maintain a 3m setback from the rear, 0.9m setback from the side boundaries.
Maintain a distance of 3m from any existing trees over 4m in height.
Maximum 60m2 external area for the granny flat.
Maximum of 1 granny flat is permissible per eligible block.
Alternatively if your property doesn’t meet the above NSW requirements for CDC Approval, our team can assess your property to see if Development Assessment through your local Council can be completed to approve your project, contact us today to discuss the DA Approval process.
The diagram below shows the council requirements for a block size that is between 450m2 & 900m2 in size.
These site requirement rules for granny flats are still current in NSW as of today.
According to council regulations in NSW, the rules change for properties that are larger than 900m2. Refer to the table below which shows NSW council requirements for lot sizes that are between 900m2 & 1,500m2 and more than 1,500m2. Alternatively download our NSW granny flat fact sheet to learn more.
GRANNY FLAT SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY BLOCK SIZE:
Lot size (sqm)
Minimum frontage (lineal meters)
Min side setback height <=3.8M
Min rear setback height <=3.8M
450-900
12m
0.9m
3m
900-1,500
15m
1.5m
5m
1,500+
18m
2.5m
10m
SCENARIO 1: CAN I BUILD A DOUBLE STOREY GRANNY FLAT ON MY PROPERTY?
Yes, according to the Affordable Rental Housing SEPP, it is possible to build a granny flat on top of your existing property, above a garage or simply as a standalone 2 storey granny flat. Note that the total height of your property must not exceed 8.5m and your granny flat configuration must comply with the front and rear setback requirements of the NSW legislation. Contact Acrow to find out if you can build a 2 storey granny flat.
SCENARIO 2: CAN I ALTER MY HOUSE TO CONTAIN A GRANNY FLAT?
Yes, it is possible to convert part of your current house into a granny flat. Again this configuration must comply with specific requirements according to NSW granny flat rules. Contact Acrow to find out if you can build a granny flat.
RESIDENTIAL ZONING REQUIREMENTS
As mentioned above, your property must be zoned residential to be allowed to build a granny flat. More specifically, residential zones R1, R2, R3, R4 and RU5 are approved for complying developments.
Zone R1 General Residential
Zone R2 Low Density Residential
Zone R3 Medium Density Residential
Zone R4 High Density Residential
Zone R5 Large Lot Residential (via DA only)
Or equivalent zones for the local council area.
HOW TO CHECK THE ZONING AND FIND THE LAND SIZE OF YOUR PROPERTY?
You can search for planning information about your property by visiting the NSW Planning Portal’s Spatial Viewer website. This mapping service provides you with information-rich maps for every address and lot in NSW.
This article should only be used as an indicative tool to help you understand current NSW requirements to build a secondary dwelling on your block. Other key points are to be considered and a site inspection will be required in order to determine the appropriateness of building a granny flat on your property. Get in touch with Acrow to arrange a free site inspection.
