Narre Warren South electorate
Gary MAAS (Narre Warren South) (14:42): (455) My constituency question is for the Minister for Planning and concerns the recent Allan Labor government announcement regarding granny flat planning reforms. Minister, how will the planning reforms in the housing statement support granny flat construction and housing in my electorate of Narre Warren South? Victoria’s Housing Statement outlines a bold target to build 800,000 new homes across the state over the next 10 years. Currently in most council areas, though, granny flats are required to be only for dependent persons relying on the person in the main dwelling, and planning permits may be required. Indeed granny flats can be ordered to be demolished or moved when the dependent person no longer occupies the flat. Many in my electorate have raised the issue of granny flats, so I look forward to sharing the minister’s response with my community.