Studio Granny Flat — Granny Flats | Building Solution Australia
Studio Granny Flat
Compact, efficient, and fully self-contained
Concept Plan — this floor plan is for illustrative purposes only. It does not represent an approved design. Subject to design development, engineering, and planning approval.
A fully self-contained studio secondary dwelling — open-plan living, kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area in a compact footprint. Designed as a backyard home on a standard residential lot. Ideal for rental income, home office, or guest accommodation. No garage or car space included — parking is managed on the principal lot.
Key Features
- Fast approval pathway — complying development in many NSW councils
- Efficient use of space — every square metre purposefully designed
- Modern open-plan layout with defined sleeping zone
- Separate private entry from principal dwelling
- Low maintenance — Colorbond and fibre cement exterior
- Australian compliant design — NCC 2022 and Housing SEPP
- Energy-efficient — 7-star NatHERS minimum
Floor Plan
Concept Plan
Open-plan living/kitchen/sleeping area, bathroom with shower, WC and vanity, covered entry porch. No garage or internal car access. Dimensions indicative only.
Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval
Concept Plan — indicative layout only, subject to design development and approval
Internal Layout
Open-plan layout with defined sleeping zone. Full kitchen with 600mm appliances. Bathroom with shower, WC, and vanity. Linen storage. Covered entry. No internal garage or car access.
External Design Options
- Colorbond steel cladding — standard range
- Fibre cement sheet cladding — painted finish
- Timber-look composite cladding — premium option
Construction Method
Light gauge steel (LGS) framing with factory-prefabricated wall panels, modular bathroom pod, and prefabricated kitchen unit. Site-assembled on concrete slab or steel bearer frame.
Product Specifications
Standard Finishes
- Painted fibre cement cladding — white or light grey
- Colorbond roof — standard range
- Laminate kitchen benchtop
- Ceramic floor tiles — bathroom
- Carpet — sleeping area
- Painted plasterboard — internal walls
Upgrade Packages
Premium Finishes
Stone benchtops, engineered timber flooring, semi-frameless shower screen, upgraded tapware and fixtures
Solar Ready
Roof structure and electrical rough-in for solar PV system — panels and inverter by others
Accessibility Package
Wider doorways (820mm clear), step-free entry, grab rails, accessible bathroom layout to AS 1428.1
Typical Applications
Approval Considerations
Secondary dwelling approvals vary by state and council. In NSW, secondary dwellings up to 60m² on lots over 450m² may be approved as complying development under the Housing SEPP. No dedicated car space is required for studio secondary dwellings in many councils. Check with your local council and a qualified town planner for site-specific advice.
Project Examples
- Rental investment secondary dwelling — Western Sydney
- Home office and guest suite — Inner West Sydney
Important Notice
All floor plans, specifications, and product information are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Concept plans and indicative layouts are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent approved designs. Final designs are subject to design development, structural engineering, services coordination, and planning and building approval. Building Solution Australia does not guarantee that any product can be approved or constructed on any specific site without site-specific assessment. Consult a qualified building professional and your relevant planning authority before making any decisions based on this information.