New Westminster Laneway Houses

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Your Guide To New Westminster Laneway Houses

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New Westminster laneway houses continue to be a widely recognized and heavily-demanded form of housing since becoming permitted in 2017. The historic city presents great opportunities for laneway home builders to increase their property value and accept tenants.

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Is My Property Eligible For A Laneway House?

New Westminster properties designated (RD) Residential – Detached or Semi-Detached or designed (RGO) Residential – Ground Oriented Infill Housing, are eligible for a laneway or carriage house, with the exception of the Queensborough neighbourhood. Properties must have rear laneway access and secondary parking.

What Is A Laneway Home?

Laneway houses are small homes situated on a residential lot, typically adjacent to a back alley or laneway. Commonly used by family members, or as an additional rental property, New Westminster laneway houses have become popular solutions for increased housing demand.

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How Do I Know If A Laneway House is Right For Me?

There are many reasons to build a laneway home. For large families looking to stay close together, a laneway house is a great way to keep multi-generational families on the same property. New Westminster laneway houses can also be great investments for an additional stream of income, such as rental units.

What Is The Maximum Size & Area Of A Laneway Home?

The maximum size of a laneway home in New Westminster is 89 square metres (958 square feet) with a density of up to 11% of the site area. Main houses with less than a 0.50 Floor Space Ratio (FSR) may transfer up to 0.05 FSR to a laneway home for a maximum of 16% of the site area (or an equivalent of 0.16 FSR).

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What Is The Purpose Of A Laneway Home?

New Westminster laneway houses can be used for secondary residencies, including family or as rental units. They cannot be strata-titled, sold separately from the primary residence or used for short-term rentals such as bed and breakfasts.

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Slocan Houses & Laneway Homes

Nestled on Slocan Street, these homes are ideally positioned near educational institutions, community centers, parks and local amenities, the location offers a perfect balance of convenience and peaceful living.

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West 14th Laneway Homes

Nestled in the serene neighborhood of West Point Grey, Vancouver, the West 14th laneway project by PHW Homes stands as a testament to the seamless integration of charm and functionality.

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Fremlin Street Laneway Home

Nestled within a beautifully-kept backyard, this stunning laneway home evokes the best qualities of condo living, while offering the space of a two-bedroom townhouse.

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Penticton Avenue Laneway Home

Space is everything in this elegantly modern laneway home. At 900 sqft, this spacious abode features a welcoming open-concept floor plan across two levels, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den and full kitchen.

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39th Avenue Laneway Home

Built for a young, growing family, this stunning craftsman laneway house was carefully designed to utilize every nook for beautiful features and functionality.

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2nd Avenue Laneway Home

This West Coast Modern laneway home, designed to be roomy, luxurious and inviting, goes above and beyond the expectations of a laneway home with a modern floor plan and spacious comforts.

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New Westminster Laneway Home Builders

PHW Homes has facilitated a strong reputation across New Westminster in both designing and constructing laneway homes. Our team displays exemplary values of trust, integrity and transparency to all our clients, providing them with an exceptional build and positive relationship.

The Design-Build Process

Every one of our builds is completed through a methodical and educationally-forward design-build process. This allows us to take a step-by-step approach, keeping you informed as we complete:
  • Consultation, design and approval
  • Demolition, grading and foundation
  • Utilities
  • Framing and roofing
  • Interior rough-ins
  • Siding and exterior detailing
  • Interior detailing
  • Landscaping, and
  • Final inspection
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