GRANNY FLAT is a commonly used term to describe a separate living area and accomodation attached to a main house or separate to the main house as a unit in the rear yard. Granny Flats are not usually large, they normally provide a living area, a bedroom + kitchenette for the provision of light meals and a bathroom / ensuite. The entrance is usually separate to the main dwelling and there are no interconnecting doors or openings between the main house and the granny flat.