What are the rules on placing a Capsule Secondary Dwelling ( Granny Flat ) in your back yard, your allowed to have one up to 80 m2.

For residential properties in Queensland, the capsule needs to be within 20 meters from your house, with a set back from the neighbor's fence and back fence of 3 meters, and a side fence of 1 meter. It cannot be larger than 80 square meters (in NSW and VIC, the limit is 60 square meters). The block size should be a minimum of 450 square meters without a development application (DA). For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the links below. In rural zones, the number of capsules allowed depends on the zone and council. It is possible to have six or more capsules. You can find more information here:

• Brisbane City Council: Granny Flats
• NSW Planning and Environment: Secondary Dwellings (Granny Flats)
• Gold Coast City Council: Domestic Housing Types

For information on other states, please refer to your council or email us.