Minor Dwelling Design Specialists.

Auckland Wide

LBP Licensed Building Practitioner designs for Granny Flats

Fixed-price packages. No surprises.

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Email: stratumarchitecture@gmail.com

Mobile: 022 5664 786

Minor dwellings only. We know Auckland Council’s requirements inside out.

Fixed Price Packages. No surprises. No hidden extras. From $5,500 + GST

Most homeowners don’t realise how much is already allowed.

Since January 2026, qualifying granny flats up to 70m² can be built without a full building consent, saving $8,000–$15,000 in council fees and cutting timelines from months to weeks.

But exemption doesn't mean no rules. Your granny flat still needs to meet height limits, boundary setbacks, and the NZ Building Code. The difference is: we know exactly what those rules are, and we design to meet them from day one.

That's what you're paying for not just drawings, but drawings that will actually get your project built without delays or redesigns.

Our Process

Clear Steps. No Guesswork.

  • Two people sitting at a table, one working on a laptop and the other taking notes in a notebook, with a glass of water and a vase with white flowers on the table.

    Step 1 - Right Fit Call (Free 15 minutes)

    A short conversation to understand your project. We'll ask about your site, your plans, and your timeline. You'll leave knowing exactly what package suits you and what's involved. No obligation.

  • Aerial view of a residential property with overlaid construction plan. The plan shows existing building to remain, proposed relocateable home, existing garage to be demolished, existing vehicle crossing, and boundary lines. Dimensions and measurements are marked.

    Step 2 - Concept Design

    We draw your site plan, floor plan, elevations, and drainage layout using your chosen package. Council PIM application ready. You review and approve before anything is finalised. PIM is Issued and we proceed to final stage.

  • People working on architectural blueprints with a calculator, a pen, and a laptop on a wooden table.

    Step 3 - Final Plans

    Once PIM is Issued we prepare your Working drawings (final plans) with details. You receive your complete drawing set and LBP designer memorandum in PDF files ready for your next stage. No ambiguity, no missing details, no delays at the builder stage.

What our clients say

5.0 stars by our customers

“We had Mo assist us with drawing our plans for our renovation at our place in Titirangi. From the start Mo was very professional and listened to our needs. He was great with communication, understood our needs and delivered exactly what we wanted. Cannot recommend Stratum Architecture highly enough - very impressed!”

— Mark and Kathryn

“Absolutely fantastic experience with STRATUM Architecture Ltd! From the very first conversation, they made the entire building consent process stress-free and straightforward. They handled everything—from scoping and design to submission—with incredible attention to detail and technical expertise. What really stood out was how approachable and easy they were to work with. Every question I had was answered clearly, and they kept me informed at every step. If you’re looking for a team that’s professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about making things simple for you, STRATUM is the one! Highly recommend them without hesitation.”

— Abdul Nishar

Ready to find out what’s possible on your site?

Book a free 15-minute Right Fit Call. No obligation, no pitch. Just a clear conversation about your project and what it realistically involves.

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