Can you build a granny flat here?
Enter your address for a free read on whether your site can use the 2026 granny flat exemption. No obligation.
What we check
- Zone and permitted-activity status (NES-DMRU)
- Building Act Schedule 1A exemption conditions
- Boundary setbacks and site coverage headroom
- Hazard overlays — flood, coastal, liquefaction
- Wind zone (NZS 3604)
Two separate gates apply: the Building Act exemption (removes building consent) and the NES-DMRU planning rules (permitted-activity status). Meeting one does not satisfy the other — the check tests both. Source: building.govt.nz
Want it certified?
The free check is a first read. For a certified desk assessment of your exact site — zone, setbacks, hazards and next steps — get a Site Feasibility Report for $149 , credited if you buy a PIM-Ready Pack.