Must comply with Schedule 1 of the General Regulation.

Carports, pergolas and shade structures are classed as 'small open structures'.

A carport, pergola or shade structure doesn't need BA if:

  • it has no walls
  • it is no more than 3m above ground
  • the floor level is no more than 1m above ground
  • the frame doesn't have an unsupported span (including any cantilever) of more than 4m
  • the roof (including a sail or sail-like element) plan area is not more than 25m² and
  • it follows all other general rules

Also see: carport, pergola and shade structure DA exemptions.