Ipswich City Council Shed Building Requirements

Different city councils across Queensland have different regulations when it comes to building a shed in your backyard. If you’re in Ipswich and contemplating building a shed on your property, there are a few things to keep in mind with regards to staying on the right side of Ipswich City Council.

It can be a lot to take in if you have no building experience, so we’ve put together a guide to make things easier for you.

If you have any questions or would like to chat to a professional shed builder, Stockman Sheds is here for you anytime. Remember, if you get us to build your shed we take care of all your council permits and applications. That means a seamless and easy journey to getting your dream shed built!

1. Does My Ipswich Shed Require Council Approval?

If you’re constructing a really small shed in your backyard to store the gardening tools in, you probably don’t need building approval. Most Ipswich Sheds aren’t that small though, and would require council approval. Building approval is required if any of the following apply:

  • The area of your shed is larger than 10m2

  • The overall height is more than 2.4-metres (or has a mean height of more than 2.1-metres)

  • Any side is longer than 5-metres

  • It’s not a standalone structure, i.e. it's attached to another building.

Does the shed you have in mind meet any of the above points? Then you’re going to need to lodge a building approval application.

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2. Ipswich Shed Building Codes

If you’re investing in a custom shed in Ipswich, you want a structure that stands the test of time. There are a set of codes and standards in place that help give you the peace of mind your shed will be built to last.

For that, and legal compliance purposes, Ipswich sheds should adhere to the following:

  • The Building Act 1975, chapters three and four

  • Any local law or local planning instrument the Building Act 1975 allows to apply to the assessment

  • The Queensland Development Code

  • The Building Code of Australia.

Here at Stockman, we know these laws inside out because all our sheds are built to an exacting high standard. Any questions about them, let us know!

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3. Boundary Rules

A setback is the minimum distance that a structure can be from the boundary of a property. If you’re within the Ipswich City Council, there are setback rules determining where you can build your shed in relation to your boundary. Here they are:

  • There’s a 6 metre setback from the road boundary.

  • For a shed up to 4.5 metres in height, the boundary setback is 1.5 metres.

  • For a shed up to 7.5 metres high, the boundary setback is 2 metres.

There are certain exceptions that allow sheds, carports or garages to be built up to the side and rear boundaries. Talk to a member of the Stockman team and we’ll be able to tell you more!

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4. What Documentation is Required?

If you’re putting in your building approval assessment yourself, you’ll need to supply Ipswich Council with the following:

  • Building Application Forms

  • Site plans drawn up to scale

  • An engineers certificate

  • Details of how stormwater is discharged

  • An application fee.

If you have any questions about these, be sure to give us a call.

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We’ve got a crack team of shed builders covering the Ipswich area, and they’d love to turn your dream shed into a reality. When you build with Stockman, we take care of all the Ipswich Council shed building requirements for you.

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