Do I need a permit for a garden shed is one of the most commonly asked questions when customers are wanting to install it for their garden. Most small garden sheds are exempt or complying developments by Councils and do not require you to apply for a Building Permit or Development Application. Councils throughout Australia are relaxing the requirements for shed building permits. The objective is to reduce red tape and to enable Councils to concentrate on more important building approval and DA application tasks. This is good news for anyone who wants to build a back-yard garden shed. There is no simple answer to this as there are a few factors to consider when purchasing and assembling your garden shed. The shed permit and approval process is being streamlined in all States of Australia. As of 2011 the streamlining process is still in flux and its best to contact your local council to get definitive answers.
 
Here are a few basic guidelines to follow:
 

• Garden Sheds under 10m2 in base size do not require consent for SIZE.
• Your garden shed should be the height away from a Boundary. However, if you are wanting to position your garden shed at the front of your property, like between the road and house, different regulations may apply.

 
As you would be aware majority of people position their garden shed against a Boundary/Fence, this is up to the property owner but please be aware the Council may ask you to move your shed as it should be the height away from the boundary (this would only occur if someone brought this to the Councils attention). If your Garden Shed is sitting on a timber floor it can easily be moved to another position if required so may be a safer option. However, if laying a custom-made concrete pad this can become difficult so please be aware of these rules prior to doing so.
 
 
If you are unsure whether your garden shed requires consent and unsure as for the requirements, it is best to consult your local council and discuss it. As for Nice Backyard, we supply and install Garden Sheds for our customers. We hope that the basic information above helped you how to know and where to check if your garden shed needs a council permit ?

Garden Shed are what most people use and want to have in their own backyard. But for some who are just new to this kind of storage has some questions about what the main use of it.
A Garden Shed / Shed is typically a simple, single-story roofed structure in a back garden or on an allotment that is used for storage, hobbies, or as a workshop. Sheds vary considerably in the complexity of their construction and their size, from small open-sided tin-roofed structures to large wood-framed sheds with shingled roofs, windows, and electrical outlets. Sheds used on farms or in industry can be large structures. The main types of shed construction are metal sheathing over a metal frame, plastic sheathing and frame, all-wood construction (the roof may be asphalt shingled or sheathed in tin), and vinyl-sided sheds built over a wooden frame.
 
Sheds can be simple or elaborate, small or large, store bought or a project for the do it yourselfer. Materials and styles often mirror main residences, although simply pre-made models can be situated at the back or the side of a property, away from view of the house.
Sheds are used for various purposes, including:

• Potting or for storage of gardening supplies, like containers, soil, seeds, and tools.
• Storage of a lawn mower and yard equipment.
• Miscellaneous storage.
• As a studio or office, separated from the main house.

With a proper ventilation garden shed can be used as a child’s playhouse, freestanding office greenhouse or an art studio.
 
Potting Sheds

• A simpler alternative to a greenhouse and is easier to construct. It can be structured as a barn-like sliding door. Some are made of recycled materials, which cuts down on a cost.

Storage Sheds

• Before they became popular as studios and retreats, sheds were usually built to store all the things in the garden that needed to be housed under one roof. This includes garden equipment, toys, sports equipment, tools and basically anything that was used in the yard. If you are ambitious, creative and wants to have a low-cost budget for your garden shed, you can make a storage shed from a kit recycled materials.

 
At Nice Backyard, we supply Various sizes in Garden Sheds, such as Garden Shed 4.7 x 3 Feet, Garden Shed 6X 8, Garden Shed 7 X 4.2 Feet, Garden Shed 7.3 x 5 Feet and Garden Shed 9 x 10.5 Feet. This are all very easy to assemble and come with all the DIY instructions, They come in Flatpacks with all the accessories and Installation Instructions if you want to do it by yourself. All this type of Sheds is can be used as Potting / Storage Sheds, Studio or Office and even child’s play. Its up to you how you want your Shed to be done.
 

With this ideas and information about Garden Sheds, you can now make, buy and install your very own Shed.

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