Town Planning Advice

Town Planning Advice – Granny Flat Location: Murarrie, Brisbane Property: Approx. 607m² residential allotment with an existing dwelling, 2.5m side access and a potential Council easement. Seeking an experienced town planner to provide preliminary advice on the requirements and approval process for constructing a detached secondary dwelling (granny flat). Scope of advice: 1. Confirm the property’s zoning, applicable Brisbane City Plan requirements and relevant overlays. 2. Confirm whether a detached secondary dwelling is permissible and any applicable size restrictions. 3. Outline relevant setbacks, site cover, height, parking and access requirements. 4. Identify potential constraints, including the Council easement, drainage, flooding and infrastructure. 5. Confirm the likely approval pathway (accepted development or development application). 6. Outline required documentation, approvals, consultants and anticipated timeframes. 7. Provide an estimate of Council application fees and other likely approval costs. Deliverables: A concise written response outlining the applicable planning requirements, key constraints, approval pathway, indicative fees and recommended next steps. Please include in your quote: * Fixed fee inclusive of GST. * Expected turnaround time. * Whether a site inspection is included. * Any exclusions or additional costs. * Experience with secondary dwellings under Brisbane City Council. This is an initial planning advice exercise only. No architectural design or development application is required at this stage.