New Processes for Building Granny Flats
A Guide to the 2026 Building Consent Exemptions for Standalone Dwellings
16th Jan, 2026
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Effective from 15 January 2026, the Building and Construction (Small Standalone Dwellings) Amendment Act 2025 allows homeowners to construct standalone dwellings (granny flats) up to 70m² without a building consent. While this streamlines the process, the build must still comply strictly with the New Zealand Building Code and be managed by Licensed Building Professionals (LBPs).