Rates Notices
Rates notices—both physical and electronic—have now been issued. If you do not receive your notice within the next week, or if you have any questions, please contact Council’s Customer Service team.
What approvals do I need? - Sheds
Description |
A shed is considered to be a non-habitable out-building used to store goods, machinery, or vehicles in association with a dwelling on the lot. If a shed is proposed on a lot without a dwelling, this may be another form of land use such as a store for planning purposes. |
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Do I need approval? |
Planning A planning permit is not required for a shed (out-building) associated with a dwelling on a lot in the General Residential Zone, Township Zone or Mixed Use Zone, unless:
In the case of a lot in the Low Density Residential Zone no planning permit is required for a shed (out-building) associated with a dwelling on a lot, unless the land is affected by an overlay that may trigger a planning permit for certain buildings and works. Building A building permit is required for sheds greater than 10m² in floor area. For sheds not more than 10 m² in floor area, a building permit is not required providing the shed is:
If you wish to build a shed on a vacant allotment you must apply for Report and Consent from council to vary building Building Regulation 87 – Siting of Class 10a Buildings. To apply visit Report and Consent. Wastewater If a septic tank system could be affected by the building or works and any driveway access then a Report and Consent or Permit to Alter a Wastewater System should be obtained from Council. |
What do I need to submit? |
Planning Completed planning permit application form and checklist Building Contact a Private Building Surveyor to obtain a building permit. Wastewater Submit Report and Consent or Septic Tank Application to Alter with appropriate fee (refer to Wastewater Fee Schedule). |
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