Hi,

I have just spoken to the Brisbane City Council, who politely refused to answer any of my questions and suggested I contact a Building certifier.

I am reluctant to contact one just to get some free advice, so I search the forum but am still a little puzzled, so here is my plan and two questions regarding it.

My Brick Base, weatherboard house sits 6.5 meters ground level from the fenceline.
I have just Jackhammered up the Patio in front of the house, as it was built right up agains the wood and bearers, Joists under had rotted.
I would like to build a ground level deck, with 450mm clearance dug under out 4 meters from the house, ground level giving me 2.5meters from the fence line.
There is no sewage or any other utilities near the proposed build.




1. Do I need permission for a ground level deck to replace the patio.
2. Is 2.5 meters enough gap from the front fence line.

Thanks for reading.


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