The City has received an application for a 14 x 8m shed at Lot 8808 (No.246) Banrock Drive, The Vines. The shed is to be used for the storage of household goods and a caravan and will be clad in Colorbond Monument (dark grey).
The applicant is seeking approval for setback and height variations than what is permitted “as of right” under the Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) 5.4.3 (Outbuildings).
The proposal includes the following departures:
- 112 m² in lieu of the maximum 60 m² size permitted as of right
- 3.4 m wall height in lieu of the of the maximum 2.4m height permitted as of right.
- Reduced western setback of 0.5m in lieu of the 1m as of right
- Reduced southern setback of 1m in lieu of the 6m as of right
As a result, the proposal requires an assessment against the applicable design principles which reads:
P3: Outbuildings that do not detract from the streetscape of the visual amenity of residents or neighbouring properties
The City has discretion to approve variations but seeks neighbour feedback as part of the assessment process.
Submissions ending Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5pm.
