How Much Does Building Consent Cost for a Granny Flat in New Zealand?

How Much Does Building Consent Cost for a Granny Flat in New Zealand?

How Much Does Building Consent Cost for a Granny Flat in New Zealand?Colleen Jeffs
Published on: 17/10/2026

A real New Zealand example of building consent cost for a two-bedroom granny flat: around $5,000, plus what was in the consent package and why consent was needed.

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