Council Approvals in South Australia

In South Australia, you will be required to apply for Development Approval for a garden shed or similar structure if:

• * Its use is more than secondary to a house (e.g. a separate house or business); and/or
• * The floor area exceeds 15m² (10m² in the North Adelaide Historic Conservation Zone); and/or
• * The width or length exceeds 3m and no part of the building is more than 2.5m above the natural surface of the ground and/or
• * Is being constructed, added to or altered so that any portion is:
  - situated in closer to the street than the main building on the land
  or
  - is within 900mm of a boundary of the land with a secondary street (if the land has frontage to more than 1 road
• It is located within 6m of a corner boundary that faces two roads, other than where a 4m by 4m corner cut off has been provided and/or
• If your property is identified as a Local or State Heritage Place

The following elements should be incorporated into the design of sheds, garages, carports, verandahs, pergolas and shade houses, particularly if they are located on side boundaries:

• * A size and shape that complements and does not dominate the existing house or nearby houses;
• * Building materials, colours and textures that complement the existing house or nearby houses; and
• * Minimal overshadowing of the windows and private open space of adjoining properties.

Please note:

* We strongly recommend you discuss the proposed location of the garden shed with your neighbour(s) should you intend on locating the shed up to the side or rear boundary, or intend to use reflective material.

Contact your local council in SA