The City has received an application for a proposed shed at 5 Epworth Way, The Vines. The details of the proposal are as follows:
- Area: 71.77m²
- Colour: Woodland Grey
- Gutter height: 3.3m
- Gable end height: 4.5m
- Ridge height: 4.5m
The applicant is seeking approval for a larger outbuilding (shed) than what is permitted “as of right” under the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes). The proposal includes the following departures:
Outbuildings (Clause 5.4.3 of the R-Codes):
- A setback of 0m, in lieu of the 1.1m permitted as of right.
- A setback of 0.5m, in lieu of the 1m permitted as of right.
- A wall height of 3.3m, in lieu of the 2.4 metres permitted as of right.
- A wall height of 4.5m, in lieu of the 2.4 metres permitted as of right.
- A ridge height of 4.5m, in lieu of the 4.2 metres permitted as of right.
Accordingly, the application will be assessed against the relevant design principles of the R-Codes.
Submissions ending 31 October 2025
