The City has received a development application for a proposed shed at 8 Elia Courtyard, Swan View. The shed will coincide with the removal of a frangipani tree and an orange tree.
The shed is proposed to be 6 metres in length, 8 metres in width. It will have a wall height of 3.2 metres and a ridge height of 3.725 metres. The shed will additionally be located 0.1 metre (10 centimetres) from the northern boundary and 1 metre from the eastern (rear) boundary.
The applicant is seeking approval for a single variation to the Residential Design Codes, specifically:
Outbuildings – R-Code Clause 5.4.3
The proposal also includes variation to the standards relating to outbuildings:
Wall height:
- Proposed: 3.2 metres
- Permitted: 2.4 metres maximum (0.8 metre variation).
Due to the extent of the proposed variation and the likely prominence of the shed, 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.
Submissions ending Wednesday, 27th May 2026 at 5pm
This consultation has closed.
