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Thread: Building pergola in Brisbane
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17th November 2004, 06:18 PM #1
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Building pergola in Brisbane
I'm looking to build a small pergola in Brisbane. I am finding it hard to get information about Council requirements, as I'm hoping to build without the need for a permit. It is a small lot (375m). Any advice about council requirements would be grateful. Also, I'm told you can buy pre-made click-lock decking, which can be laid straight over concrete. Any suggestions where I might find this product?
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17th November 2004, 10:35 PM #2
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Brisboy,
I'm a bit rusty on Bris planning regulations at the moment, but I THINK:
On a small lot, almost anything needs a full planning permit, however if you are building a pergola (which by definition is not a covered area) you can probably do it without a permit by claiming it is an horticultural appertenance (sp?).
Suggest you make an anonymous enquiry to your closest Council branch office, then just build the thing anyway!
cheers,
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18th November 2004, 12:29 PM #3
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Sorry I can't help with the regulations - not related but we live just outside of brisbane in redlands shire, and I only found out yesterday that we are not permitted to install/have rainwater tanks! Incredible.
Anyway, I know that Bunnings sells the 'click' decking you're referring to. It's strips of unfinished timber on plastic rails that clip together. It's fairly expensive at $11 per square (can't remember the dimensions, but they're fairly small... maybe 60cm?). Would certainly be a quick deck solution for a flat concrete slab...
A fancier click deck is http://www.ezydeck.com.au/ which is pre-finished jarrah. You could send them an email to find out who stocks it - or ask at your local hardware.
Let us know if you install it - we've been interested in some of these click systems for our grungy 70's tiled patio, and would like to hear your feedback!
