Victoria Shed Council Approval Information

A lot of customers are worried about requiring council approval or a permit when buying a shed. That’s why we are here to help clarify and tell you the Good NEWS!

Not every kind of building requires approval or a building licence. 

A small to medium shed normally requires no paperwork however it's important to check if your structure ticks all the boxes according to the council's recommendations.

Whatever structure you are choosing to add to your property in Victoria, we recommend you check the guidelines to gain an understanding of your options.

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.

On this page I have provided some information for you, to understand the general rules in Victoria in regards to what to expect and what to do if you need building approval.

SIZE RESTRAINTS IN VIC

Most buildings including sheds will require you to check with your local council. Victoria’s council regulations can vary a lot.

However to assist you with what to expect in general, a shed or workshop which meets the following requirements generally require not paperwork or approval:

• The floor area does not exceeding 10m²;
• Is not more than 3m in height or no more than 2.4m in height within 1 m of the boundary; and
• is appurtenant to a building of another Class on the same allotment; and
• is located no further forward on the allotment than the front wall of the building to which it is appurtenant; and
• is not constructed of masonry.

If the shed or workshop is 3m high (which some of our larger products offer), it won’t require a permit if it:

• 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.

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.

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