Family close by
Make everyday connection easier for parents, adult children and extended family, while respecting each household’s routines.
One property. More possibility.
House & Granny Flat Builders Sydney
Close to family. Room to be you.
A new home and a granny flat, thoughtfully planned together. Create space for the people you love, with the independence that makes everyday living work.
Discover a different way to live13house & granny designs
01 / 02single & double-storey options
Your familyat the heart of the brief
Find your starting point 
Custom by design
Why choose a custom house & granny flat builder?
Because living together should still feel like living your way.
A combined build asks more of a floor plan. It needs to welcome a whole family while giving each household space to cook, rest, gather and come and go. With Makaan, start that conversation around the people who will call both dwellings home.
01
Two households. Their own rhythm.
Consider entries, bedroom positions, acoustic separation and outdoor areas together, so privacy is part of the design conversation from day one.
02
A place for your traditions.
Make room in the brief for family meals, a quiet prayer area, visiting relatives or a ground-floor bedroom for parents.
03
A response to your land.
Discuss sunlight, slope, access and neighbouring homes before choosing a layout. A design’s listed width is a starting point for a site review.
The benefits of custom design
Connected by family.
Considered in every detail.
The most useful features are the ones that make everyday life easier for both households.
Independence built in
Discuss separate entries, private living spaces and the balance between shared gardens and a quiet place of your own.
Room to grow
Think ahead about ground-floor living, storage and changing mobility needs when you shape the brief for both homes.
One considered property
Bring architecture, access, orientation and outdoor spaces together, with the whole block in mind from the start.
Planning with clarity
CDC vs DA.
Start with your site.
The approval pathway follows the land and the proposal. Review the applicable controls with your council, certifier and planning professionals before committing to a design.
01CDC
Complying Development Certificate
A combined planning and construction approval for proposals that satisfy the applicable standards. A council or certifier assesses compliance; the pathway is not available simply because a plan fits on the block.
Understand complying development02DA
Development Application
A council assessment of the proposal against planning controls and site impacts. Where development consent is granted, a construction certificate and other pre-construction requirements must be addressed before building begins.
Understand the steps after consentPut these on your site-review checklist
- Zoning, title & easements
- Site levels & drainage
- Access & existing services
- Sunlight & neighbours’ privacy
- Flood & bushfire constraints
- Setbacks & usable outdoor space
NSW guidance allows a new principal home and secondary dwelling to share one CDC when both satisfy the relevant requirements. Eligibility and assessment time are site-specific. Agree the consultant appointments, submissions and fees in your project scope.
NSW Planning: secondary dwellings General guidance reviewed 26 October 2026. Confirm current controls for your property.
Our work, in focus
Completed house &
granny flat projects
Discover a documented Makaan display example, and see how shared family living can work alongside an independent home.
HomeWorld, Leppington
Kutumbh 42
One address. A little more independence.
HomeWorld documents a four-bedroom main residence paired with a self-contained, one-bedroom granny flat. Its separate entry, kitchen and living space offer a useful example of family connection with room for private routines.
4 + 1bedroom arrangement
2independent living spaces*
*Main residence and granny flat. Display example; confirm the current plan, upgrades and viewing arrangements with Makaan.
Ask about this display See the documented HomeWorld profileThe House with Granny collection
A starting point
for your own story.
Explore our house & granny flat designs, from single-level layouts to larger double-storey homes. Compare the main-home and granny-flat bedroom split before you shortlist.
Explore all 13 designs
Single storeyAangan
29.51 sq4-bedroom home + 2-bedroom granny flat
Double storeyNivaan
36.09 sq5-bedroom home + 2-bedroom granny flat
Single storeyAnmol
19.67 sq4-bedroom home + 1-bedroom granny flat
Facade illustrations may show optional features. Plans and stated areas are for comparison; site suitability, specifications and pricing require confirmation.
From a good idea to a clear brief
Bring the block.
We’ll talk possibilities.
Tell us where you want to build and how both households would like to live. Start with a practical discussion about the design, site and scope.
Before your first conversation
- Your landSite address, lot dimensions and any survey or existing approvals.
- Your householdWho will live in each home, preferred rooms, access and privacy needs.
- Your scopeBudget range, finishes, site works, utilities and what needs to be included.
A little more clarity
House & granny flat
questions, answered.
From planning pathways to choosing a layout, here are useful starting points for your Sydney build.
Have another question?01What is a house and granny flat?
It combines a principal home with a self-contained secondary dwelling on the same site. NSW Planning describes a secondary dwelling as being within, attached to or separate from the main home. The arrangement must suit the applicable planning controls.
NSW secondary dwelling guidance02Can a new house and granny flat be approved together?
Yes, where eligible. NSW Planning explains that a new principal and secondary dwelling can share one CDC when each meets the applicable standards. Your proposal still needs a property-specific assessment.
Read the NSW requirements03Will my property need a CDC or a DA?
A CDC requires compliance with the relevant standards. If that pathway is unavailable, discuss a DA with your council and planning professionals. A DA approval is followed by building certification requirements before construction can start.
Development consent and construction certification04What block size do I need?
NSW guidance generally requires at least 450 m² for secondary-dwelling complying development, with an exception for one entirely within an existing house. Area alone does not establish eligibility. Check the current controls, frontage, access and site constraints.
Check current NSW site requirements05Can the granny flat be subdivided and sold separately?
NSW Planning states that a lot developed with a secondary dwelling cannot be subdivided under these provisions. Do not treat a house-and-granny arrangement as a duplex or a promise of separate titles.
Secondary dwellings and subdivision06Can I customise the home and granny flat?
Use the catalogue as a starting point for your brief. Discuss bedroom arrangements, kitchens, prayer space, storage, outdoor entertaining and facade preferences with Makaan. The changes available, consultant work and cost need to be confirmed for your chosen design and block.
07How much does a house and granny flat cost?
The House with Granny designs are price on application. Ask for a written proposal covering both dwellings, your selected facade and finishes, site works, approvals, service connections and any exclusions. A drawing or display-home finish is not a fixed-price inclusion.
08Are room counts in the catalogue for both dwellings?
Yes. House with Granny cards show total bedrooms and bathrooms across the main home, granny flat and any studio. Each card also identifies the bedroom split. Open the supplied plan to check room positions; shown lot width is not a confirmed minimum frontage.
09Do you build a granny flat beside an existing house?
This page and collection focus on a new main home together with a granny flat. If you have an existing home or want a standalone granny flat, send Makaan your property details so the team can confirm whether your proposed scope and location can be considered.
10Can I visit a house-and-granny display home?
Kutumbh 42 is documented by HomeWorld at Leppington with a four-bedroom main home and one-bedroom granny flat. Contact Makaan to confirm the current display address, opening arrangements, plan version and displayed upgrades before visiting.
View the Kutumbh 42 listing11What should I bring to a first consultation?
Bring the site address, lot dimensions or a survey if available, any existing approval documents, your preferred designs and a budget range. Tell us who will live in each dwelling and which spaces, access arrangements and timing matter most to you.
Inspiration photography: Celia Ferreira and Max Vakhtbovych / Pexels. Stock images illustrate design ideas and are not Makaan projects.