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Page 1: AFFORDABLE DESIGNER GRANNY FLATS · affordable designer granny flats our most popular model, the barossa incorporates modern design & practicality, suiting a wide range of sites.

B AC K S PAC E L I V I N G . C O M

A F F O R DA B L E D E S I G N E R G R A N N Y F L AT S

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O U RP R O C E S S

A B O U T U S

W H Y S E T T L E F O R A N O U T DAT E D G R A N N Y F L AT W H E N YO U C A N H AV E A B AC K S PAC E L I V I N G A R C H I T E C T U R A L LY

D E S I G N E D G R A N N Y F L AT ?

B A C K S PA C E L I V I N G . C O M

A F F O R D A B L E D E S I G N E R G R A N N Y F L AT S

1. VISIT OUR DISPLAY HOMEContact our team to arrange an inspection of our display home. You will then be invited to sit down with our consultant to discuss your needs and budget. We will organise to carry out a free site inspection at your property.

2. SITE VISIT AND PROPOSALOne of our team will come and inspect your property. During this inspection we will offer advice regarding positioning of the granny flat, any potential hurdles you may face and the most cost effective way to construct your granny flat. Following this inspection, you will receive a quotation based on your specific requirements.

3. CONTRACT SIGNING & PRELIMINARY DEPOSITOnce you are ready to move forward, we will prepare a contract and organise a time to sit down with you and go through the process, through to construction. We will require a 5% deposit at this point to cover design, engineering and consultant fees.

4. BUILDING APPROVALOur team will prepare all required documentation

WELCOME TO BACKSPACE LIVINGWe are committed to providing a new era of granny flats. Forget the stereotypes you’ve heard, come and discover the BACKSPACE Living approach.

WHY CHOOSE A GRANNY FLATA granny flat is a great investment. Whether you’re an owner occupier, investor, or simply after additional space, a granny flat will unlock the potential in your property. A BACKSPACE Living designer granny flat could earn you in excess of 15% yield return.

WHY WORK WITH USBACKSPACE Living take pride in every granny flat. That is why we have teamed up with some of Australia’s leading suppliers to bring you the best quality and value for your project. We recognise that everyone is different and offer flexibility throughout our designs and finishes. We allow you to change our plans to suit your lifestyle and needs.

Alternatively, we can take care of everything from concept design to approvals and selections, so that you can spend time doing the things that matter most to you.

WHO WE AREThe directors of BACKSPACE Living are excited to challenge your traditional views of what a granny flat can offer, and we look forward to introducing you to a world of affordable designer granny flats.

TRENTWith over 20 years of hands-on experience, Trent has encountered and overcome just about every hurdle that is faced within the construction industry. Placing an emphasis on communication, Trent is focused on making the building process enjoyable for our clients.

TIMHaving graduated from Newcastle University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Construction Management, Tim brings a structured and systematic approach to the company. After many years working in commercial construction, Tim is now using his passion for residential construction to deliver market leading granny flats to our clients.

for either a complying development certificate or a development application, and keep you updated.

5. SELECTIONSPrior to commencement, sit down with one of our team to decide on final selections. You can choose to select from our pre-selected options, or customise your granny flat by meeting with our supplier representatives and creating your own concept. Our concierge will be in touch with you to introduce themselves. They will contact you weekly to keep you one step ahead of our building process, and will be your point of contact throughout the entire build.

6. CONSTRUCTIONSit back and watch your granny flat come to life in as little as 9 weeks. You will receive weekly updates from our concierge detailing the progress of the job. Milestone progress claims will be sent out to you so that you know you are only paying for work that has been completed.

7. HANDOVERUpon the completion of your granny flat, you will receive an occupation certificate, as well as a book of warranties and vouchers from our suppliers.

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B A C K S PA C E L I V I N G . C O M

A F F O R D A B L E D E S I G N E R G R A N N Y F L AT S

O U R M O S T P O P U L A R M O D E L , T H E B A R O S S A I N C O R P O R AT E S M O D E R N D E S I G N & P R AC T I C A L I T Y, S U I T I N G A W I D E R A N G E O F S I T E S .

W I T H A C E I L I N G H E I G H T O F U P TO 3 . 4 M E T R E S , T H E Q U E E N S TOW N O F F E R S A S E N S E O F S PAC E L I K E N O OT H E R G R A N N Y F L AT O N T H E M A R K E T.

T H E B A R O S S A T H E Q U E E N S TOW N

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B A C K S PA C E L I V I N G . C O M

A F F O R D A B L E D E S I G N E R G R A N N Y F L AT S

T H E N O O S AT H E BY R O N

O U R E N T RY- L E V E L 2 B E D R O O M M O D E L . F R O M J U S T $ 9 9 K , T H E BY R O N O F F E R S I N C R E D I B L E VA LU E W I T H O U T C O M P R O M I S I N G O N S T Y L E .

F E AT U R I N G B OT H F R O N T A N D R E A R O U T D O O R A R E A S , T H E N O O S A I S A N E N T E R TA I N E R ’ S D E L I G H T. T H I S D E S I G N F E E L S L I K E S O M U C H M O R E T H A N A G R A N N Y F L AT.

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S TA N DA R D I N C LU S I O N S

B A C K S PA C E L I V I N G . C O M

A F F O R D A B L E D E S I G N E R G R A N N Y F L AT S

S TA G E 1

P L A N N I N G A N D A P P R O VA L S• Site inspection• Architectural documentation• Engineering documentation• Private certifier inspections

and approvals• Home owner warranty

insurance• Long service levy fees

S TA G E 2 : C O N S T R U C T I O N

E X T E R N A L W O R K S• Surveyors pegs• Civil works - strip top soil

and remove from site (flat block)

• Concrete or timber foundations

• Termite protection• Timber frames and trusses• Colorbond roofing• Domestic grade aluminium

windows and doors• Flyscreens to windows and

doors• Cladding – James Hardie

range• Electric hot water unit• Digital TV antennae• Concrete or timber deck• Timber framed pergola• External painting of cladding

I N T E R N A L W O R K S• R3.5 ceiling insulation• R 1.5 wall insulation to

external walls• Plasterboard wall and

ceiling linings

• Square setting to wall/ceiling junctions throughout

• Plain faced hollow core doors and door hardware to bedrooms and bathroom

• Timber skirting and architrave – 66mm square edge

• Timber laminate flooring to kitchen, living, dining and hallway

• Carpet to bedrooms from select range

• Plain faced wardrobe doors with melamine shelving

• Internal painting

B AT H R O O M / L AU N D R Y• Waterproofing• Tiling to floor, shower recess

(1.8m high), skirting and splashback

• Tile supply from designer range

• 600mm standard vanity unit• Mirror• Toilet suite• Tapware to vanity and

shower• Aluminium framed shower

screen• Laundry tub

K I TC H E N• Custom made melamine

and laminated kitchen carcass and doors

• 20mm Caesarstone benchtop – standard range

• Kitchen sink and tapware• 60cm electric oven• 60cm electric cooktop• 60cm retractable

rangehood• Tiled kitchen splashback

from designer range

E L E C T R I C A L• Downlight fittings• External lighting to deck• Clipsal double power points

and switches throughout• Phone outlet – no

connection• TV outlet in lounge room• Smoke detectors as

required• Distribution board

S TA G E 3

C O M P L E T I O N• Private Certifier –

Occupation certificate• Cleaning• Handover meeting

O P T I O N A L E X T R A S• Custom hardwood timber

screening to front deck• Ceramic tiling to front deck• Custom hardwood timber

vanity unit• Custom mirror storage

cabinet• Upgrade kitchen splashback

power point to Clipsal Saturn series

• Ceiling fans to bedrooms and living

• Air conditioning

E XC LU S I O N S• Section 94 council

contributions• Development application

fees• Removal of excavated

material other than top soil• Connection of services from

granny flat to mains

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B A C K S PA C E L I V I N G . C O M

A F F O R D A B L E D E S I G N E R G R A N N Y F L AT S

C D C C H E C K L I S T

Backspace Living can guide you through the process of getting your granny flat from conception through to practical completion. Our team is here to help take the stress out of the planning and building

process so you can focus on more important things.

Changes to State Government planning requirements have made it easier to obtain approval for a granny flat. Go through this checklist to see if your proposed granny flat qualifies for 10-20 day approval from

your local council as a “complying development”.

COUNCIL ZONING Check that the Section 149 Planning Certificate for the property does NOT categorise the property under any of the following areas: » Rural zones (RU1 to RU5) and Large Lot Residential

zones (R5); » Flood Zone; » Bushfire Zone (Flame Zone or BAL-40); » Conservation or Heritage area.

(If you don’t have one, you can obtain a copy of the Section 149 Planning Certificate of the property for $53 from the local council.)

YES! The 149 Planning Certificate does NOT list the property under any of these zones. Go to the next question.

NO. The 149 Planning Certificate DOES list the property under one or more of these zones. You can’t get approval as a complying development and a DA will need to be submitted to the local council.

FLOORSPACE OF THE SECONDARY DWELLING Will the total floorspace of your secondary dwelling be no more than 60sqm?

YES! Go to next question.

NO. You can’t get approval as a complying development and a DA will need to be submitted to the local council.

SIZE OF YOUR PROPERTY Is your property at least 450sqm in area and a minimum of 12m wide at the proposed site of the secondary dwelling?

YES! Go to next question.

NO. You can’t get approval as a complying development for a detached granny flat, but you may get approval for an attached granny flat. Contact your local council to check.

SETBACKS FOR YOUR SECONDARY DWELLING Will your secondary dwelling have the following setbacks: » Setback from the primary dwelling: Minimum 1.8m

(otherwise a fire-rated wall will be needed such as brick or other fire-rated cladding).

» Front setback: Must be the average of the front setbacks of the nearest two dwelling houses on the same road, located within 40m of your lot.

» Side setback: Minimum of 0.9m from the side boundaries if the property is <900sqm, or 1.5m setback if it is <1500sqm, or at least 2.5m for larger properties;

» Rear setback: Minimum of 3m from the rear boundary if the property is <900sqm, or 5m setback if it is <1500sqm, or 10m rear setback for larger properties.

YES! Go to next question.

NO. You can’t get approval as a complying development for a detached granny flat, but you may get approval for an attached granny flat. Contact your local council to check.

DISTANCE FROM TREES Will your secondary dwelling be setback at least 3m from any “significant tree” ?(Check with the local council for definition of a significant tree. Generally, any native trees over 5m.)

YES! Go to next question.

NO. You must apply to your local council for tree removal.

TOTAL FLOOR SPACE OF YOUR PROPERTY Will the total floor space your property, including both the primary dwelling, secondary dwelling and any garages, carports, awnings and patios, NOT exceed the following allowed floor space? » 330sqm, if the lot is between 450sqm-600sqm; » 380sqm, if the lot is between 600sqm-900sqm; » 430sqm, if the lot is over 900sqm;

YES! Go to next question.

NO. You can’t get approval as a complying development either for an attached or detached granny flat, but you may get DA approval if the secondary dwelling is less than 60sqm.

HEIGHT OF THE PROPERTY Will the property be within a maximum height of 8.5m from ground level to the highest point of the roof?

YES! Go to next question. (Be aware that taller buildings, such as two storey buildings, may require larger setbacks. Check with your council.)

NO. You can’t get approval as a complying development for a detached granny flat, but you may get approval for an attached granny flat. Contact your local council to check.

EXCAVATION Will your secondary dwelling be built without exceeding the following excavation requirements? » 1m, if it is within 1m of a boundary; » 2m, if between 1m – 1.5m from a boundary; » 3m, if more than 1.5m from a boundary.

YES! Go to next question.

NO. You can’t get approval as a complying development for a detached granny flat, but you may get approval for an attached granny flat. Contact your local council to check.

PRIVATE OPEN SPACEDoes the secondary dwelling have a flat outside entertainment area that is at least 4m wide and 24sqm in area, and is directly accessible from a living room?

YES! Go to next question.

NO. You can’t get approval as a complying development for a detached granny flat, but you may get approval for an attached granny flat. Contact your local council to check.

STORMWATER DRAINAGEWill the downpipes of your secondary dwelling be connected to one of the following? » The existing draining system; » A registered drainage easement; » An onsite disposal system such as a “rubble pit” in

the back yard.

YES! Go to next question.

NO. You won’t get approval for a secondary dwelling.

LANDSCAPED AREAAfter the secondary dwelling is built, will the lot retain at least 25% of the total area as a “landscaped area” such as lawn & gardens. (50% of this must be behind the main dwelling.)

YES! Go to next point.

NO. You can’t get approval as a complying development for a detached granny flat, but you may get approval for an attached granny flat. Contact your local council to check.

SUCCESS! If you got this far then your secondary dwelling should qualify as a complying development and be approved within 10-20 days.

It’s still advisable to double check with your local council and/or builder before proceeding with the application for a Complying Development

Certificate. You should also check the fees and contributions that are payable to council for your property address.

Note: You do not need to provide additional parking for a secondary dwelling but it may be something to consider from a practical point of view.

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