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NSW planning rules only allow one “secondary dwelling” (granny flat) per property — but a studio or pod is classified as a “non-habitable” or “ancillary” structure, so it does not count toward that limit. That means a single lot can legally hold three separate buildings: your main house (primary dwelling), a granny flat (secondary dwelling) and a studio or pod (ancillary building).
Studios & Cabanas
Studios
GrannyFlow
Purpose-Built Backyard Spaces for Work, Creativity, and Relaxation
Not every backyard project needs to be a full secondary dwelling. Our studios and cabanas give you a purpose-built space for work, creativity, fitness, entertaining or relaxation — without the complexity of a habitable granny flat approval.
Flexible
Granny Flat and Studio on the Same Block? Yes, It’s Possible.
Considerations
Two Things to Be Aware Of
Neither a granny flat nor a studio can be built unless a primary dwelling already exists on the lot — or has been formally approved. The two structures must also remain physically detached from one another, with a minimum separation of 0.9 metres at the closest point.
Completed Projects
Studios & Outbuildings Case Studies
