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SECONDARY DWELLINGS/small homes

secondary dwellings / small Homes can only be built IN the following zones under the auckland unitary plan; MIXED HOuSING SUBURBAN, MIXED HOUSING URBAN and terraced housing & apartments

  • Built on existing titles there is no maximum size but a minimum of 30m2.

  • They are generally sub-dividable, however this must be well planned for right from the start.

  • These are homes and include; living, kitchen, sleeping, and bathroom areas. They can be built adjoining to, within, or separate from the existing home. We even build them on top of garages and/or as part of home extensions.

  • Utility services (power, water, telecom etc) can be sourced from the existing home (using check meters for accountability) however these must be independent when sub dividing.

  • Up to 3 dwellings per site are permitted without resource consent, provided they comply with all planning requirements.

  • One particular difference between the mixed housing suburban versus urban is the number of storeys allowed, (2 in suburban & 3 in the urban zone).

  • These small homes that we build make ideal bach houses and holiday homes with modern/contemporary designs. We can also design and build according to heritage site specifications and are experts at matching existing buildings styles.

  • The above information is just the tip of the iceberg and each zone has unique regulations, and additional planning overlays to consider

    Its complicated but this is what we do every day so let us help.

SOME SECONDARY DWELLING PROJECT EXAMPLES

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GOLF ROAD 108m2- Secondary Dwelling & Garage

Large double garage downstairs with separate (54m2) 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen & living upstairs inc a lovely deck with great views to the Manukau harbour.

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MORELAND ROAD 84m2 - Secondary dwelling

One bedroom, kitchen, bathroom & living upstairs (42m2) plus a separate downstairs garage for the main home that didn’t have one prior. Great use of a large site adding both functional and additional living areas.

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MAUNGAWHAU- Loft/Small Home|2 level|

Client was looking to create an additional home and income and subdivided a large site which is on a seperate title adjacent to their own property. This area was one that came with it’s own set of challenges due to the rocky nature of the site.

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BAYVIEW ROAD - 90m2- secondary dwelling

A two level 90m2 dwelling with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living built on a small footprint maximising the front yard potential of the property for multi generational living.

OUR PRODUCTS CREATE GREAT OUTCOMES:

  • boost income and wealth through rental earnings and capital growth

  • help the family onto the property ladder (they pay the mortgage & the equity stays in the family)

  • provide independent, private living spaces to keep family close

  • work from home, become your own landlord & claim back expenses

  • added value & livability for future owners

  • convert existing spaces, also a specialty and we often undertake renovations and refurbish existing homes at the same time

  • often self funding as soon as built, they add immediate value and provide low risk, long term financial security