Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 Jan 26, 2016 12:11 pm Hi there, hoping someone out there would've looked into this already and thus have a definitive answer. In looking through various council documents and the r-codes, it would seem to me that patios (i.e. with a roof impervious to water) require the normal r-code setbacks to side boundaries and requisite open space limits. Pergolas on the other hand do not seem to have a prescribed setback? Unless I'm missing something. So from a planning/development approval perspective, you may not need development approval for a pergola under 20m2, but you would for a patio. The reason I ask is we have a 1.0 to 1.5 meter wide section down the side of the house adjacent to neighbour's fence, which we would like to provide some rain protection for the clothes line etc. It would be difficult to do this if a patio had to be setback a min of 1m, whereas a pergola could potentially be built closer to the fence line. Appreciate any thoughts, and thanks in advance! Re: R-code setbacks - pergola vs patios 2Jan 27, 2016 8:47 am What state are you in? In NSW, pergolas and patios come under the same set of rules as far as complying and exempt development goes. http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/maint ... 008+cd+0+N Re: R-code setbacks - pergola vs patios 4Jan 29, 2016 1:25 am It is possible to have a covered pergola 500mm off the boundary in perth (stirling). You can also habe the posts on the bounday if you swish but the roof musst be 500mm from fence. You may need neighbours permission. Weve done this and our neighbours also. Recently moved to a 60's home in need of some improvement! http://s797.photobucket.com/user/leenii ... ch%20House Old house: http://s797.photobucket.com/albums/yy25 ... loo/House/ Re: R-code setbacks - pergola vs patios 5Feb 04, 2016 12:10 am Yes you are correct. Patios and pergolas are treated differently. I think if the roof is impervious, the rules are more strict. But if you want a definitive response email your council, while the R codes have guidelines, some councils have specific rules that go beyond the r codes. A planning officer should respond. If it's not clear just keep emailing to clarify. I find my council is pretty good with help, they always respond to my questions and I have and I've asked your exact one to them. Natural stone tiles like slate, travertine, and limestone add a timeless, elegant look to… 0 6338 My land is 260m2 (10m x 26m) located in claymore NSW. Under campbelltown council. I know in general the following setbacks would apply ground floor side setback =… 0 4229 Hi All, see above image. The required setback from the rear boundary in my case is 5m, as you can see the shape of the site and location of the boundary is slightly… 0 5831 |