The City has received a development application for a proposed shed at 11 The Quarry, Swan View. The shed is proposed to be 18 metres in length, 7 metres in width, and located to the south of the existing dwelling. It will have a wall height of 4 metres and a ridge height of 4.62 metres.

The applicant is seeking approval for several variations to the Residential Design Codes, specifically:

1. Lot Boundary Setbacks – R-Code Clause 5.1.3

• Southern setback proposed: 1.5 metres
• Minimum setback required: 1.6 metres (Table 2a of the R-Codes)

2. Outbuildings – R-Code Clause 5.4.3

The proposal also includes variations to the standards relating to outbuildings:

• Aggregate outbuilding area:
  • Proposed: 129m²
  • Permitted: 60m² maximum

• Wall height:
  • Proposed: 4 metres
  • Permitted: 2.4 metres maximum

• Ridge height:
  • Proposed: 4.62 metres
  • Permitted: 4.2 metres maximum

Due to the extent of the proposed variations and the likely prominence of the shed to the surrounding area, the City is undertaking a merit-based assessment against the relevant Design Principles of the Residential Design Codes.

The City is seeking comments from affected landowners regarding the proposed variations.

Submissions ending Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5pm.