Browse Forums General Discussion Re: HELP! Deciding whether to go with timber decking or tile 4Sep 07, 2014 6:21 pm Small footprint in Eliza Ponds, Spearwood WA Re: HELP! Deciding whether to go with timber decking or tile 10Sep 11, 2014 2:51 pm Another question - in Queensland is it require to get planning approval to build a deck that's 5.7m x 3.7m? EDIT: http://www.tradebuildersbrisbane.com.au ... isbane.php "Some decks in Brisbane need planning approval while most others will not. Decks that are classified as ‘self assessable’ and do not require planning permission include those that are in council’s preferred locations which are: • Low density residential zones • Low-medium residential zones • Medium density residential zones • High residential zones Decking designs that don’t need building approval • Decks that are no more than one metre above the ground • No more than 10 square metres in size • No more than 2.4 metres high with an average mean height of no more than 2.1 metres • Not exceed 5 metres in length on any side • Is complaint with safety as outline in the Queensland Development Code. If your decking design does not meet these five requirements you will need to have the plans assessed by a building certifier. Find-a-builder can arrange this on your behalf or comply to government requirements to create a deck that is self assessable (does not require building or planning approval.) If you are looking to attach the deck to the rest of the home or cover it with a permanent roof there is more chance the plans will need to be approved by council." I don't believe it. Even building a low level deck requires council approval. "Occam's Razor. The simplest explanation is almost always somebody screwed up." Re: HELP! Deciding whether to go with timber decking or tile 11Sep 11, 2014 10:20 pm Once you go over 1m high it then comes under the rules for the BCA as it is a falls risk - meaning handrail heights, baluster spacing, stairs etc all come into play. In our council area we are allowed up to 24 sq m but as you've found out it varies council to council and state by state. Stewie hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback please on whether I should build my granny flat first before my main house at the… 0 4587 Hi, as per the subject. Does anyone have any recommendations for the best value decking oil (Bunning is close to where I live) for a treated pine deck? Thanks 0 10971 Engineering timber is certainly a less fuss option, times cheaper to supply and install and better withstands humidity. 1 15909 |