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Can You Build A Granny Flat Without Council Approval?

2026-04-08T11:26:31+10:00

Is Your Property Eligible For Complying Development For A Granny Flat? Granny flats, or 'Secondary Dwellings,' are recognised under the NSW State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009, often referred to as 'AHSEPP.' These units can be integrated with, attached to, or stand separate from the primary residence. P J Cook Building has outlined [...]

Can You Build A Granny Flat Without Council Approval?2026-04-08T11:26:31+10:00

Granny Flat Project: Rutherford

2025-10-06T15:23:35+11:00

This one-bedroom, open-plan granny flat was custom-designed and built by the experienced team at P J Cook Building. The brief was to create a modern “mini home” for the owners’ parents, who wanted to downsize and live closer to their daughter and grandchildren.

Granny Flat Project: Rutherford2025-10-06T15:23:35+11:00

Umina Beach Renovation

2020-12-07T22:24:19+11:00

Throwback to a large-scale luxury extension and renovation in Umina Beach. Filled with detail, incorporating clever design, luxury finishes and personalised Control 4 home automation system. A 1980s original – small, brick veneer, 4 bedroom, 2-storey – this home has undergone extensive renovations and extensions to create a true masterpiece. And forget [...]

Umina Beach Renovation2020-12-07T22:24:19+11:00
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