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new rules
New national rules mean you can now build a 70m² minor dwelling (granny flat) without a building consent. The process is simpler but what you can place on your land still depends on planning rules, site conditions, and smart design choices.
At Tiny Home Base, we help you understand what’s possible on your property and match you with a ready-to-go cabin or granny flat that fits the new rules without long build wait times.
The rules around building a granny flat in New Zealand have changed. While the consent pathway is now simpler, understanding what works on your specific site still takes experience and clear advice.
Tiny Home Base specialises in cabins and minor dwellings you can view, walk through, and buy today. Whether you’re creating space for family, adding a rental, or setting up a self-contained studio, we’ll help you navigate the new 70m² exemption with confidence and without unnecessary delays.
From 15 January 2026, homeowners can build a stand-alone, single-storey dwelling up to 70m² without needing a building consent.
These dwellings commonly referred to as granny flats or minor dwellings must still meet the New Zealand Building Code, but the overall process is faster and more accessible.
Key requirements include:
The exemption removes building consent paperwork and not the need for quality, compliance, or smart planning.
important to still check
Every site is different. Zoning rules, setbacks, hazards, and service connections all affect what you can place on your land, and where.
That’s why the first step is understanding your site.
We help assess:
This gives you clear direction upfront, before you commit to a cabin.
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Tiny Home Base offers one of the largest ranges of cabins and minor dwellings available in New Zealand, including:
Many models are available now, on site and no long build queues.
Need something specific? We can also help source or order a solution that fits your site and intended use.
How It Works
We help you understand planning constraints and what’s realistic for your land.
Select from cabins in stock or discuss alternatives that suit your needs.
We guide you on what needs to be submitted before placement.
Your cabin is delivered and positioned on site.
We help ensure the right compliance documentation is in place.
Clear steps. No guesswork. No waiting months for a build to start.
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40 m2 / 10.8 x 3.8m
1 x Bathroom
1 x Kitchen
1 x Living
2 x Bedrooms
10 m2 / 3.8m x 3m
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FAQs
Not always. Under the new rules, an eligible stand-alone, single-storey granny flat of up to 70m² can be built without a building consent, provided it meets the conditions of the exemption. The building must still comply with the New Zealand Building Code and other applicable requirements.
The new exemption applies to eligible minor dwellings with a maximum internal floor area of 70m². They must also meet requirements around construction, design and professional supervision.
No. Removing the need for a building consent does not remove planning requirements. Your property's zoning, setbacks, site coverage, height limits, natural hazards and access to services can all affect whether a granny flat can be placed on your site and where it can go
Yes. The exemption still involves council notification before and after the work, including the required property information and final documentation. It is a simpler pathway than a full building consent, but it is not a completely council-free process.
A minor dwelling can be designed as self-contained accommodation, but all plumbing, drainage, building work and services still need to meet the applicable requirements. Whether a particular cabin and site qualify under the exemption should be confirmed before you proceed.
Yes. The exemption removes the requirement to obtain a building consent for eligible dwellings; it does not remove the requirement for compliant construction. The dwelling must still meet the relevant requirements of the New Zealand Building Code.
A granny flat can provide independent accommodation for family and may also suit rental use, but how you intend to use the dwelling can interact with local planning and property requirements. It is important to check what is permitted on your particular site before purchasing.
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