Building a granny flat

[schuits]

So my father in law's health is in decline, as it has been decided that our property is the only one suitable to build a granny flat.
I tried to explain that one doesn't just build a house quickly....but yeah.
Jokes and comments on family aside though.

How do I go about doing this and what do I need to look out for?

 

[greg_SA]

Start with a good architect. They can guide you from there.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

Sounds like a massive headache if you want to do this in a short time
I cannot comment on ever have doing such a thing myself, just what I have read from others
Even a Wendy House needs permission, or so I think.
I would whack something like that up, and once you done with it dismantle and sell it, dont even ask for permission unless you have a real dick neighbour

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[schuits]

Sounds like a massive headache if you want to do this in a short time
I cannot comment on ever have doing such a thing myself, just what I have read from others
Even a Wendy House needs permission, or so I think.
I would whack something like that up, and once you done with it dismantle and sell it, dont even ask for permission unless you have a real dick neighbour

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www.capepointchronicle.co.za

Wendy houses and plans - Watch out!

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The thought did cross my mind. Some kind of prefab that can connect to the utilities, then removed at a later date.

 

[Pineapple Smurf]

That would be easiest and quickest
Just need a plumber to run water there and grey water back out again

Electrician for electricity quick quick

All done in a month

 

[Tman543]

You need to get a solid architect or draughtsman, draw up plans and then submit. If it is prefab/wendy house just go ahead while processing the approved plans. If you plan to build with masonry, building inspector will have to approve/inspect trenches/foundation with the approved plans in hand.

 

[rh1]

@schuits can you keep the thread updated with final costs once done. I wanted to build a tool shed, but CoCT red tape required serious moolah. The red tape costs more than the shed to build.

 

[schuits]

I think we're leaning toward a prefab.
An initial quick estimate of a one bedroom at minimum R8000 per m^2 has a building (not prefab) cost upward of R425,000.

 

[richjdavies]

Caravan? Until you build?

 

[Goobie]

I'm building a garage with attached granny flat in Barrydale (Swellendam Municipality). A friend drew up the plans (R15000). Submitted the plans to the muni paid scrutiny fees (R9000). Was told I have to request a change in land use as the title deed stipulates only one dwelling per property. Had to get a townplanner involved as the process is quite extensive and time consuming (R12000). Good luck.

 

[L-Dog]

Yeah looking at a minimum of 6 months for building plan approval then you can only start with construction... Timeline would be 9-12 months

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

So my father in law's health is in decline, as it has been decided that our property is the only one suitable to build a granny flat.
I tried to explain that one doesn't just build a house quickly....but yeah.
Jokes and comments on family aside though.

How do I go about doing this and what do I need to look out for?

Not going to tell you what the bylaws say, as you need to find that out by your planning department.

But I will tell you what "a friend of a friend" did last year when he had to get his old man to move in with him.

He just went ahead and built it. Converted an outside veranda to a room, and extended it.


Problem is that it adds no value to the house and needs to be demolished in future. With the current anti-eviction laws, municipalities cannot do anything.

 

[Smokey888]

So my father in law's health is in decline, as it has been decided that our property is the only one suitable to build a granny flat.
I tried to explain that one doesn't just build a house quickly....but yeah.
Jokes and comments on family aside though.

How do I go about doing this and what do I need to look out for?

Follow Nike. Just Do It

 

[Kawak]

Have you looked into container homes? They are pretty cheap, did an enquiry a while back, haven't gone through with it yet as still planning, but a fully finished, 2 bed with bath unit, complete with kitchen costs just over 200k, delivery and setting included. All you will need to do is prepare the grounds, put in suitable foundation for your location.

 

[Rocket-Boy]

Have you looked into container homes? They are pretty cheap, did an enquiry a while back, haven't gone through with it yet as still planning, but a fully finished, 2 bed with bath unit, complete with kitchen costs just over 200k, delivery and setting included. All you will need to do is prepare the grounds, put in suitable foundation for your location.

Yeah this is a good call, a lot of those tiny home manufacturers have models they sell for pretty cheap as demo units.
They come on trailers and can be moved around, you just hook up plumbing and electrical.

Could always sell it afterwards as its not a permanent fixture.

 

[Other Pineapple Smurf]

Have you looked into container homes? They are pretty cheap, did an enquiry a while back, haven't gone through with it yet as still planning, but a fully finished, 2 bed with bath unit, complete with kitchen costs just over 200k, delivery and setting included. All you will need to do is prepare the grounds, put in suitable foundation for your location.

You still need planning permission. Don't believe what the companies say, they only care about sales.

 

[schuits]

Have you looked into container homes? They are pretty cheap, did an enquiry a while back, haven't gone through with it yet as still planning, but a fully finished, 2 bed with bath unit, complete with kitchen costs just over 200k, delivery and setting included. All you will need to do is prepare the grounds, put in suitable foundation for your location.

We've found these, which look interesting.

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[Farmerj]

Been posting to the tiny house thread and thought you might be interested in this as its really a similar story. A friend built this for his brother who uses the facilities in the house. The whole thing cost R32000 to setup and atleast his brother has his own space. It has a small kitchenette, gas stove and fridge, double bed and two seater with a table inside. No planning permission required.

 

[Kawak]

We've found these, which look interesting.

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Some other ideas to look at, it's likely great as it gives way more freedom to Floorplan not limited by the container sizes.

You can also look at lsf houses, they tend to be quite cost effective and easy to assemble, plus side, they meet all relevant code and banks will finance them.

 

[maumau]

We've found these, which look interesting.

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Those look great