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Shire Approval
At The Patio Factory, we go through the patio shire process every day. We concentrate on patio design approval, planning approval and building approval — and we guide you through the whole process.
At The Patio Factory, a lot of our designs are already shire approved — a huge time saver for all involved. Just remember, shire approval is the first building block for all projects. We can guide you through the process and make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible.
So what's a patio? A patio is ‘an open-sided structure enclosed on no more than half of its perimeter with a roof cover that is impervious to water and used for outdoor entertainment.’ We make sure your patio design gets design approval, planning approval and building approval — so your project can go ahead without a hitch.
Don't try to go ahead without approval. Projects can come to a complete halt with a ‘please explain’ letter from your council — and potentially a demolition notice. And when you go to sell? Everyone checks whether the patio is an approved structure. Don't risk it.
Determining if you need shire approval…
Building permits are required for patio designs greater than 10m². Designs less than 10m² and under 2.4m in height do not require council approval unless there is already a patio on the property and/or it will be attached to an existing building.
Planning approval NOT required in:
- Residential
- Mixed Use
- Business
- Commercial
- Rural Community
- Special Residential
Planning approval ALWAYS required in:
- Rural Resource
- General Rural
- Special Rural
Planning Approval…
A planning shire approval should be obtained prior to submitting for a building permit. Planning shire approval can take up to 60 working days — larger projects will often take the full allocated time.
The Planning Board requires:
- A completed Development Application Form and Checklist.
- Any relevant fees.
- 1 × copy of the site plan, drawn to scale at not less than 1:200 (showing setbacks to the front, side and rear boundaries).
- 1 × copy of elevations, drawn to scale of 1:100 or 1:200 showing the height to eaves and height to roof pitch (engineering drawings do not constitute elevation).
We can organise all of this for you, submit it, and even meet with council on your behalf. Most councils appreciate dealing with a seasoned professional they've worked with before.
Building Approval…
The building approval process typically takes about 4 weeks on average. Our manufacture time is 2–3 weeks, so we run these processes in parallel where possible. You will need a site plan drawn to scale at 1:200 showing all boundaries, the home's position, and — for strata — relationships to neighbouring lots.
Certified Building Approval
- Completed Application for Building Permit – BA1 form.
- Completed Certificate of Design Compliance.
- Relevant fees.
- 1 × copy of all technical documents noted on the Certificate of Design Compliance.
- Prior development approval.
- Notice and request for consent for encroachment or adversely affect (if required) – BA20 form.
Uncertified Building Approval
- Completed Application for Building Permit – BA2 form.
- Relevant fees.
- 2 × copies of a site plan at a minimum scale of 1:200, showing contour survey, spot levels, proposed finished floor level, setbacks from lot boundaries, septic systems, and a north point.
- 2 × copies of the floor plan/elevations/sections drawn at a minimum scale of 1:100, showing all dimensions.
- 2 × copies of construction details showing materials, their sizes, spacing and spans.
- 2 × copies of connection details — required for all steel patios.
- Development approval.
- Notice and request for consent for encroachment or adversely affect (if required) – BA20 form.
The Shire Approval Process…
The process of gaining patio design approval, planning approval and building approval is involved. We don't expect many of you will want to take it on alone — it's a daunting task. Your patio is for relaxing, enjoying and entertaining. We want to make that happen, so we're happy to take on the entire approval process on your behalf. We can handle all of it while you do other things.
We handle the permits — you plan the party.
Obligation-free measure and quote — fully installed, shire-approved patios anywhere in Perth and WA.
50-month interest-free finance available • Free design consultation • Australian-made steel
