Granny Flat Draftsman Sydney

A secondary dwelling sits under its own NSW planning rules, and the wrong pathway costs time and money. Working with True Blue Drafting, you get:

What’s included in a granny flat drafting service Sydney homeowners can build from?

You get a full drawing set: site plan, floor plan, elevations, roof plan and the driveway or access arrangement your block needs. We prepare the documentation for a Development Application, Construction Certificate or Complying Development Certificate, and we bring in an engineer for structural certification and a BASIX assessor where the pathway calls for one. A homeowner in Hornsby gets the same drawing standard as an investor building on a larger block in Penrith.

Do I need council approval or a Complying Development Certificate for a granny flat?

It comes down to your floor area, your lot size and what zone you sit in. Smaller flats on properties that meet the minimum lot size can often go through Complying Development, while larger or more constrained sites need a full Development Application. We check your title and zoning before we recommend a pathway, rather than guessing from a street address in Blacktown or anywhere else.

How long does a granny flat drafting plan take to prepare?

Once we have your brief and a site inspection done, a full drawing set typically takes a few weeks, though the exact figure depends on how complex your block is and how much back and forth the design needs. Council or certifier assessment sits outside our control, so for a job in Bondi we will tell you what our drafting takes and be upfront about what the authority usually adds on top.

Can you include BASIX and energy requirements in my granny flat plans?

Yes, where your project requires it. We coordinate a BASIX assessment covering insulation, glazing, hot water and water use, and fold the outcomes into the drawing set so your certifier can check everything against one submission. This applies whether you are building in Marrickville or further out where thermal performance rules can be stricter.

Can you work with my builder or certifier on a granny flat project?

Of course. Plenty of clients already have a builder lined up, and we draw the set so that builder can price and construct from it directly. If your certifier in Randwick comes back with a request for more information, we update the drawings and resubmit rather than leaving you to chase the paperwork yourself.

Will a granny flat add rental income or just space for family?

Either, and the brief changes the design. A flat built for a long-term rental in Chatswood usually wants its own laundry, a defined kitchen and clear separation from the main house, while one built for a parent or adult child might share access or services with the existing home. We ask how you plan to use it before we start laying out rooms.

What size granny flat can I build on my block?

Maximum floor area and site coverage depend on your lot size, your zone and the relevant council’s development control plan. A generous block in Baulkham Hills might allow a larger secondary dwelling than a narrower inner-city lot. We measure your site and check the controls before quoting a workable floor area, rather than assuming a standard size will fit.

Which Sydney suburbs do you cover for granny flat drafting?

We draft for granny flat draftsman Sydney clients across the Northern Beaches, The Hills, the North Shore, the Eastern Suburbs, Parramatta, the Inner West and the Sutherland Shire, along with jobs further west toward Blacktown. If your home is in Cronulla or anywhere else across the basin, we already know the council you are dealing with.