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Registrations are open for a free session to better understand the requirements for building a small second home on an existing property, sometimes called a ‘granny flat’.
The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting the information session on Thursday, June 11 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at The Capital (Banquet Room), 50 View Street.
Under Victorian Government changes, small second homes up to 60 square metres can now be built in many cases without a planning permit if other requirements are met. However, second dwellings still require a building permit.
Hear from City planners on the simpler process for building a second small home on your block. They will also explore the considerations should a planning permit be required and how the City can make the process easier.
A Q&A will follow the presentation.
Manager Strategic Planning Anthony Petherbridge encouraged people interested in the second dwelling option to register for the session.
“This is a great opportunity to understand what is involved in building a second dwelling on your land and what you need to consider. City planners will be available to take your questions on the night, so please register to attend this session,” Mr Petherbridge said.
“We know that around 38,000 additional dwellings will be needed by around 2050 with most of these needing to be in urban Bendigo.
“The City’s Managed Growth Strategy guides residential growth in Greater Bendigo over the next 30 years.
“Building a second dwelling on existing residential land is a small but important part of a bigger picture to make sure that we get the diversity of housing types for future community needs.”
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