Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 22, 2015 3:04 am Hi Anyone know anything about the minimum size a patio has to be? My builder has said legislation in Qld dictates that it needs to be a at least a certain size. I'm trying to find where this info is as I'd actually like a smaller patio. Anyone? Re: Minimum size of patio in legislation??? 2May 22, 2015 3:17 am Found what I was looking for. Urgh. http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectio ... deline.pdf. Re: Minimum size of patio in legislation??? 3May 22, 2015 7:15 am Didn't know there was a minimum size. I guess its what you call a patio. So - you can build it smaller if you call it a front or back step ... Re: Minimum size of patio in legislation??? 4May 22, 2015 7:31 am Hi Jojeke, my interpretation of that is that it's only required to be that size to help with meeting the 6-star energy rating. If you can achieve the 6-star rating without it, it is not required? Ours is 11.7m2 instead of 12 and we still got building approval. Jen (& Dave) Plantation Bronte, Ormeau Ridge, Gold Coast QLD 12/03/2015 - Commencement... 26/08/2015 - Handover! viewtopic.php?f=31&t=76446 Hi all. Anyone know when the $11,000 limit was set in legislation for renovations in QLD? Ive been renovating for 5 years now and this was the limit back then. As we know,… 0 4240 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 6908 Hi, only for walking. It is a narrow 1.5m paved area next to house. 2 5417 |