Tasmania Shed Council Approval Information
If you are in need of a shed and wondering if you need building approval, the answer isn't straight forward.
See it depends on a few factors. The size shed you are wanting to buy, Tasmania building regulations and council rules. It's recommended you do some research to understand what regulations apply to your area.
The GOOD NEWS is that not every size shed requires approval or a building licence.
On this page you will find a summary of what you need to know about council approval rules and building permits in Tasmania.
THE NUMBER #1 THING TO UNDERSTAND
If you build a shed, garage, carport etc without approval and you go to sell the property, or have someone complain, you can get into some trouble. If the council finds your building was added without council approval you could face major fines and be forced to remove the building.
So it is very important you consider the rules and regulations in your State before buying a shed.
IMPORTANT: It's not hard work, or going to cost you anything to check. Even after reading this page we suggest you give your local council a call to be safe.
SIZE RESTRAINTS & BUILDING PERMITS
Tasmania building regulations differ from council to council but in general approval is determined based on a risk assessment - low risk projects generally allows the owner to carry out the project without a permit however you may need to submit a form for council approval
What building can an owner construct without a building permit:
- Small shed (non-prefabricated) up to 18 m2.
- A prefabricated steel shed up to 36 m2.
You will need to notify the Council on completion using the ‘Notification of Low Risk Work form’.
- Is setback 1m from the boundary
- the floor area is not more than 10m²;
- it is not constructed of masonry; and
- it is added to a building of another Class on the same allocation; and
- it is no built further forward on the location than the front wall of the property.
BUILDING PERMITS
If you want to build larger sized building such as garages, carports and farm sheds, they will not only require council approval but also could be considered high risk projects. This may mean you will need to hire a building company or apply for a licence to build. This can cost some money so make sure to do your research before committing to a large building.
We recommend you speak directly with your local council to understand what regulations apply to your property and area.
You can find a lot more details in this Tasmania Building Fact Sheet >
TALK TO ALL PARTIES INVOLVED
It may be old fashioned but a little neighbourly etiquette can save you time, money and headache.
If you think your building may in any form impact your neighbor's view, light, space etc, have a chat to your them first to let them know what you are planning.
Making sure you keep the peace with your neighbour means a peaceful project and less hassle with getting approval if no one is objecting.
WHAT PAPERS DO I SUBMIT
If you do need council approval you will need to check again with your council what it is you will need but here are some items to expect:
- Detailed site plan
- Engineer Papers (which we will provide with your shed/workshop/garage)
- Building Licence for very big buildings for example most of our custom sheds which are more thans 6 x 12 meters.
COUNCIL CONTACTS
| COUNCIL | WEBSITE |
|---|---|
| Break O'Day Council | bodc.tas.gov.au |
| Brighton Council | brighton.tas.gov.au |
| Burnie City Council | burnie.net |
| Central Coast Council | centcoast.tas.gov.au |
| Central Highlands Council | centralhighlands.tas.gov.au |
| Circular Head Council | circularhead.tas.gov.au |
| City of Hobart | hobartcity.com.au |
| City of Launceston | launceston.tas.gov.au |
| Clarence City Council | ccc.tas.gov.au |
| Derwent Valley Council | derwentvalley.tas.gov.au |
| Devonport City Council | devonport.tas.gov.au |
| Dorset Council | dorset.tas.gov.au |
| Flinders Council | flinders.tas.gov.au |
| George Town Council | georgetown.tas.gov.au |
| Glamorgan/Spring Bay Council | gsbc.tas.gov.au |
| Glenorchy City Council | gcc.tas.gov.au |
| Huon Valley Council | huonvalley.tas.gov.au |
| Kentish Council | kentish.tas.gov.au |
| Kingborough Council | kingborough.tas.gov.au |
| King Island Council | kingisland.tas.gov.au |
| Latrobe Council | latrobe.tas.gov.au |
| Meander Valley Council | meander.tas.gov.au |
| Northern Midlands Council | northernmidlands.tas.gov.au |
| Sorell Council | sorell.tas.gov.au |
| Southern Midlands Council | southernmidlands.tas.gov.au |
| Waratah - Wynyard Council | warwyn.tas.gov.au |
| West Coast Council | westcoast.tas.gov.au |
| West Tamar Council | wtc.tas.gov.au |
