The Ultimate Shed for Compact Backyards: A 3m x 9m that has it all
When space is tight, but storage needs keep growing, a small shed can make a big impact. Designed for smaller backyards, this compact yet cleverly laid out shed gives you the freedom to reclaim your home and organise your life. It’s the perfect spot to store bikes, garden tools, camping gear, Christmas decorations, or anything else cluttering up your spare room or garage. With a smart footprint that fits snugly along a fence line or in a corner of your yard, you won’t lose valuable outdoor space, but you will gain loads of practical storage.
Built tough for local conditions and fully customisable, this shed proves that small doesn’t mean basic. You can add shelving, windows, or even insulation to suit your needs. The homeowners on this build, got their house back!! the break- down of the shed is as follows:
- Shed: 9.2m long and 3.015m wide
- 2.4m to the lowest eave
- 2 x Roller Doors at 2.10m high by 1.55m wide and feature in Bay 1 and 3
- An 11-degree pitch roof in corrugated profile
- The walls are ColorBond Paperbark and in the Monclad profile
- The roller doors are in ColorBond Jasper
Do I need Council Approval to build a Shed in NSW?
In NSW, if you require council approval depends on a few factors such as the size, shed location and what you will be using the structure for. Many smaller, standard sheds can be built without council approval while larger or more complex structures may require council approval. Generally speaking, if your build meets the below conditions, it could meet exemptions and won’t need approval, remembering that every council across Australia builds and approves to a different set of rules. We can assist with the council process and advise accordingly.
You generally don’t need council approval if:
- The build floor area is 20 square meters or less
- It is no higher than 3 metres above grand level
- It is set back at least 900mm from the property boundaries
- It is not located in front of the house
- The build is for domestic purposes
- It doesn’t have any living areas or bathrooms
- The property exists under a residential zone
- There are no heritage or environmental restrictions on the site
How do I start building a Shed?
Building a Shed can be a long process, however an exciting one. Here are our best tips to make the journey as smooth as possible.
- Planning and Design – Determine what you will use the structure for.
- Check Council Planning – Check if you require Council Approval before going too far down the track and allocate the necessary time for this process.
- Pick a Location – Select where you wish to build the structure and ensure that it sits at least 900mm from the boundary and avoids underground power, sewer lines etc.
- Choose your Design – Choose your supplier and decide on the size, colour, pitch size, roof line and any windows, doors or insulation.
- Prepare for Council Approval – Submit your DA through your local Shed Supplier and detail your plans.
- Prepare the Site – Ensure that your site is clear of vegetation or obstacles, pour your slab if required.
- Build your Structure – Hire your local Shed Supplier to install your Shed hassle free.
- Finish and Maintenance- Ensure that everything is watertight and carry out regular maintenance and spot cleaning to ensure the longevity of your new build.
Explore our impressive collection of sheds today HERE and experience the Fair Dinkum Builds Clarence Valley Sheds difference. Contact us now to discuss your shed project. We happily build in the following areas around the Clarence Valley– Grafton, Waterview Heights, Junction Hill, Wooli and Minnie Water, Maclean and Yamba, Copmanhurst, Clarenza plus more! Reach out to us to build your shed today.
If you’ve got big dreams to build a small backyard shed in your backyard, call Fair Dinkum Builds Clarence Valley on 6643 2742 or start designing in the Fair Dinkum Builds Designer App and send it to us for a free design and quote. See your designs first-hand as you play around with features such as colour, roof pitch and size. Make your shed, your masterpiece by adding in extra windows, roller doors or personal access doors.
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