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Council Approvals in Western Australia

All garden sheds with a floor area greater than 10 square metres will require the submission of a building license application.

All Garden sheds, garages or cubbies with a floor area greater than 10 square metres must comply with the prescribed boundary setbacks for the property.

Some sheds, garages and cubbies will also require Planning Approval (e.g. rural and conservation areas, properties subject to flooding or exceed certain floor areas and ridge heights) before you can commence construction.

If you plan on building a domestic garden shed in Western Australia that is less that 10 square metres (width x length), you will not need a building licence if it complies with the following points:

  • * does not interfere with vehicular sight lines;
  • * located behind the front setback line;
  • * can be located up to the side (including secondary street) and/or the rear boundary provided it complies with the fire safety requirements of the Building Code of Australia (set back from other structures on site by at least 900mm);
  • * all stormwater is to be contained on site and piped to approved stormwater system;
  • * built structurally sound from quality materials and restrained to prevent uplift by wind;
  • * floor (or deck) level does not exceed 500mm above natural ground level;
  • * maximum height is 2.4 metres above natural ground level;
  • * not located in a conservation precinct.

If you cannot meet all of the above criteria then it is recommended the building proposal be discussed with a Council Building Surveyor. You can find your local council contact details below.

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.

* Some lots in some areas may have restrictive building covenants and/or a detailed site plan. Please check the appropriate requirements with your council before you buy or build a garden shed.

CouncilWebsiteEmail
Albanyhttp://www.albany.wa.gov.au/ staff@albany.wa.gov.au
Armadalehttp://www.armadale.wa.gov.au/ info@armadale.wa.gov.au
Ashburtonhttp://www.ashburton.wa.gov.au/ soa@ashburton.wa.gov.au
Augusta-Margaret Riverhttp://www.amrsc.wa.gov.au/ amrsc@amrsc.wa.gov.au
Bassendeanhttp://www.bassendean.wa.gov.au/ mail@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Bayswaterhttp://www.bayswater.wa.gov.au/ mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au
Belmonthttp://www.belmont.wa.gov.au/ belmont@belmont.wa.gov.au
Boddingtonhttp://www.boddington.wa.gov.au/ shire@boddington.wa.gov.au
Bridgetown-Greenbusheshttp://www.bridgetown.wa.gov.au/ btnshire@bridgetown.wa.gov.au
Brooktonhttp://www.brookton.wa.gov.au/ mail@brookton.wa.gov.au
Broomehttp://www.broome.wa.gov.au/ shire@broome.wa.gov.au
Broomehill-Tambelluphttp://www.shirebt.wa.gov.au/ mail@shirebt.wa.gov.au
Bunburyhttp://www.bunbury.wa.gov.au/ records@bunbury.wa.gov.au
Busseltonhttp://www.busselton.wa.gov.au/ city@busselton.wa.gov.au
Cambridgehttp://www.cambridge.wa.gov.au/ mail@cambridge.wa.gov.au
Canninghttp://www.canning.wa.gov.au/ customer@canning.wa.gov.au
Capelhttp://www.capel.wa.gov.au/ info@capel.wa.gov.au
Carnarvonhttp://www.carnarvon.wa.gov.au/ shire@carnarvon.wa.gov.au
Chapman Valleyhttp://www.chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au/ admin@chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au
Chitteringhttp://www.chittering.wa.gov.au/ chatter@chittering.wa.gov.au
Claremonthttp://www.claremont.wa.gov.au/ toc@claremont.wa.gov.au
Cockburnhttp://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/ customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Colliehttp://www.collie.wa.gov.au/ colshire@collie.wa.gov.au
Coolgardiehttp://www.coolgardie.wa.gov.au/ execsec@coolgardie.wa.gov.au
Coorowhttp://www.coorow.wa.gov.au/ shire@coorow.wa.gov.au
Cottesloehttp://www.cottesloe.wa.gov.au/ council@cottesloe.wa.gov.au
Cuballinghttp://www.cuballing.wa.gov.au/ enquiries@cuballing.wa.gov.au
Cuehttp://www.cue.wa.gov.au/ shire@cue.wa.gov.au
Cunderdinhttp://www.cunderdin.wa.gov.au/ admin@cunderdin.wa.gov.au
Dandaraganhttp://www.dandaragan.wa.gov.au/ council@dandaragan.wa.gov.au
Dardanuphttp://www.dardanup.wa.gov.au/ records@dardanup.wa.gov.au
Denmarkhttp://www.denmark.wa.gov.au/ admin@denmark.wa.gov.au
Derby-West Kimberleyhttp://www.sdwk.wa.gov.au/ sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au
Donnybrook-Balinguphttp://www.donnybrook-balingup.wa.gov.au/ shire@donnybrook.wa.gov.au
East Fremantlehttp://www.eastfremantle.wa.gov.au/ admin@eastfremantle.wa.gov.au
East Pilbarahttp://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/ admin@eastpilbara.wa.gov.au
Esperancehttp://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/ shire@esperance.wa.gov.au
Exmouthhttp://www.exmouth.wa.gov.au/ records@exmouth.wa.gov.au
Fremantlehttp://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/ info@fremantle.wa.gov.au
Geraldtonhttp://www.cgg.wa.gov.au/ council@cgg.wa.gov.au
Ginginhttp://www.gingin.wa.gov.au/ mail@gingin.wa.gov.au
Gnowangeruphttp://www.gnowangerup.wa.gov.au/ gnpshire@gnowangerup.wa.gov.au
Gosnellshttp://www.gosnells.wa.gov.au/ council@gosnells.wa.gov.au
Greenoughhttp://http//www.greenough.wa.gov.au records@greenough.wa.gov.au
Halls Creekhttp://www.hallscreek.wa.gov.au/ hcshire@hcshire.wa.gov.au
Harveyhttp://www.harvey.wa.gov.au/ shire@harvey.wa.gov.au
Irwinhttp://www.irwin.wa.gov.au/ reception@irwin.wa.gov.au
Jerramunguphttp://www.jerramungup.wa.gov.au/ council@jerramungup.wa.gov.au
Joondaluphttp://www.joondalup.wa.gov.au/ info@joondalup.wa.gov.au
Kalamundahttp://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/ kala.shire@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
Kalgoorlie-Boulderhttp://www.kalbould.wa.gov.au/ mailbag@kalbould.wa.gov.au
Karrathahttp://www.karratha.wa.gov.au/ enquires@karratha.wa.gov.au
Katanninghttp://www.katanning.wa.gov.au/ cso@katanning.wa.gov.au
Kenthttp://www.kent.wa.gov.au/ admin@kent.wa.gov.au
Kwinanahttp://www.kwinana.wa.gov.au/ admin@kwinana.wa.gov.au
Lake Gracehttp://www.lakegrace.wa.gov.au/ shire@lakegrace.wa.gov.au
Mandurahhttp://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/ council@mandurah.wa.gov.au
Melvillehttp://www.melvillecity.com.au/ melinfo@melville.wa.gov.au
Menzieshttp://www.menzies.wa.gov.au/ admin@menzies.wa.gov.au
Merredinhttp://www.merredin.wa.gov.au/ admin@merredin.wa.gov.au
Moorahttp://www.moora.wa.gov.au/ moorashire@wn.com.au
Mosman Parkhttp://www.mosmanpark.wa.gov.au/ admin@mosmanpark.wa.gov.au
Mount Magnethttp://www.mtmagnet.wa.gov.au/ shire@mtmagnet.wa.gov.au
Mount Marshallhttp://www.mtmarshall.wa.gov.au/ admin@mtmarshall.wa.gov.au
Mullewahttp://www.mullewa.wa.gov.au/ admin@mullewa.wa.gov.au
Mundaringhttp://www.mundaring.wa.gov.au/ shire@mundaring.wa.gov.au
Murrayhttp://www.murray.wa.gov.au/ mailbag@murray.wa.gov.au
Nannuphttp//www.nannup.wa.gov.au nannup@nannup.wa.gov.au
Narroginhttp://www.narrogin.wa.gov.au/ enquiries@narrogin.wa.gov.au
Narrogin Shire ofhttp://www.narroginshire.wa.gov.au/ enquiries@narrogin.wa.gov.au
Nedlandshttp://www.nedlands.wa.gov.au/ council@nedlands.wa.gov.au
Ngaanyatjarrakuhttp://www.ngaanyatjarraku.wa.gov.au/mail@ngaanyatjarraku.wa.gov.au
Northamhttp://www.northam.wa.gov.au/ records@northam.wa.gov.au
Northamptonhttp://www.northampton.wa.gov.au/ ceo@northampton.wa.gov.au
Peppermint Grovehttp://www.peppermintgrove.wa.gov.au/ ceo@peppermintgrove.wa.gov.au
Perenjorihttp://www.perenjori.wa.gov.au/ admin@perenjori.wa.gov.au
Perthhttp://www.perth.wa.gov.au/ info.city@cityofperth.wa.gov.au
Plantagenethttp://www.plantagenet.wa.gov.au/ info@plantagenet.wa.gov.au
Port Hedlandhttp://www.porthedland.wa.gov.au/ council@porthedland.wa.gov.au
Ravensthorpehttp://www.ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au/ shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Rockinghamhttp://www.rockingham.wa.gov.au/ council@rockingham.wa.gov.au
Roebournehttp://www.roebourne.wa.gov.au/ sor@roebourne.wa.gov.au
Serpentine-Jarrahdalehttp://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/ info@sjshire.wa.gov.au
Shark Bayhttp://www.sharkbay.wa.gov.au/ admin@sharkbay.wa.gov.au
South Perthhttp://www.southperth.wa.gov.au/ enquiries@southperth.wa.gov.au
Stirlinghttp://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/ stirling@stirling.wa.gov.au
Subiacohttp://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/ city@subiaco.wa.gov.au
Swanhttp://www.swan.wa.gov.au/Homeswan@swan.wa.gov.au
Upper Gascoynehttp://www.uppergascoyne.wa.gov.au/ admin@uppergascoyne.wa.gov.au
Victoria Parkhttp://www.vicpark.wa.gov.au/ admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au
Vincenthttp://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/ mail@vincent.wa.gov.au
Wanneroohttp://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/ enquiries@wanneroo.wa.gov.au
Waroonahttp://www.waroona.wa.gov.au/ warshire@waroona.wa.gov.au
West Arthurhttp://www.westarthur.wa.gov.au/ ceo@westarthur.wa.gov.au
Westoniahttp://www.westonia.wa.gov.au/ shire@westonia.wa.gov.au
Wilunahttp://www.wiluna.wa.gov.au/ reception@wiluna.wa.gov.au
Wongan-Balliduhttp://www.wongan.wa.gov.au/ shire@wongan.wa.gov.au
Wyndham-East Kimberleyhttp://www.swek.wa.gov.au/mail@swek.wa.gov.au
Yilgarnhttp://www.yilgarn.wa.gov.au/ yilgarn@yilgarn.w.gov.au
Yorkhttp://www.york.wa.gov.au/ records@york.wa.gov.au