Building a patio in Balga: what the City of Stirling requires
Building permit: not needed only if the patio is freestanding, no more than 10 m² and no more than 2.4 m high.
Planning approval: not needed if the patio is no more than 2.7 m high and 10 m long, the roof or gutter is at least 450 mm from the boundary, the street setback meets the minimum for the zoning, and enough open space and uncovered outdoor living area remain. For R20 and R25 that is 50% open space and 20 m² outdoor living area.
Heritage areas: every patio in the Heritage Protection Area (Mount Lawley, Menora and Inglewood) or on a heritage-listed property needs development approval.
Source: City of Stirling patio information sheet. Council rules and fact sheets change, so we confirm the current requirements for your lot before we quote.
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