Must comply with Schedule 1 of the General Regulation.

Unroofed pergolas and arbours don't need building approval if:

  • it has no walls
  • isn't more than 3m  above ground
  • the floor level isn't more than 1m above ground
  • the frame doesn't have an unsupported span (including any cantilever) of more than 4m
  • you don't need a licence, notice, certifier, plans, inspections, certificates, design or construction standards under the Building Act 2004, and
  • it follows all other general rules.

Also see: unroofed pergola and arbour DA exemptions.