Patios Greenfields

Greenfields Patio & Building Permit

Greenfields falls within the City of Mandurah, which requires a building permit for most patio, pergola, carport, shade sail, and shed projects before work can begin. As a general guide, a permit is generally needed if the structure is attached to the home, exceeds 10m² in area or 2.4m in height, or involves posts, roofing, or other load-bearing elements — check the City of Mandurah’s own guidance below to confirm your specific project.

• Building Applications – City of Mandurah
• Patios and Carports Information Sheet – City of Mandurah (PDF)

Canal Estate Rules in Mandurah

If your property backs onto one of Mandurah’s canal estates, Local Planning Policy No. 4 – Canal Waterways Structures specifically prohibits roofing or building any structure — including patios, pergolas, and shade sails — over a jetty or mooring pole envelope. It doesn’t affect land-side patios away from the water, but it’s a genuinely Mandurah-specific rule worth knowing if you’re canal-front.

How Patio Factory Can Help

We handle the building permit process end-to-end for Greenfields homeowners — preparing the drawings and documentation the council requires, checking any local overlays against your specific block, and liaising directly with council so you’re not the one chasing forms.

• Design & Documentation: Required drawings and paperwork prepared to council’s specification.
• Local Overlay Check: We confirm upfront whether heritage, bushfire, or other local rules affect your property.
• Council Liaison: We submit and track the application on your behalf.

Planning a patio in Greenfields? Get a free, no-obligation design consultation — we’ll flag anything council-specific early, not after you’ve committed to a design.

Unit 6 117 Kurnall Rd, Welshpool WA 6106