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Planning FAQs - Do I need a Planning Permit to construct an extension to my house or shed?

Answer

In certain areas a Planning Permit may be required for the construction of a single dwelling or extension and/or additions to a single dwelling. The need for a Planning Permit may be triggered by zoning such as Commercial Zone, or overlay controls such as Heritage Overlay, or the size of the land.

Common reasons for needing a Planning Permit for an extension to a dwelling include:

  • The lot is in a Rural Living or Farming Zone;
  • The lot is less than 300m2 is an urban area, and
  • There are overlays such as Heritage Overlay, Bushfire Management Overlay or Land Subject to Inundation Overlay affecting the lot, and
  • There are covenants or restrictions on the Certificate of Title for the lot.