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Decking & Patios in New South Wales

Statutory council planning controls, Fair Work CW3 benchmarks, and local government calculators for decking & patios across New South Wales.

Benchmark Installed Rate
$220 –$520/m²
Statutory Reference: NSW SEPP 2008 - Subdiv 6 (Balconies, decks, patios, pergolas)Unenclosed ground-level decks up to 25 sqm in area and under 1.0m above ground are exempt. Decks over 1.0m high require balustrades under the BCA/NCC and require Complying Development (CDC) or Council DA approval to protect privacy.

Select Your Council Area in NSW

Select your Local Government Area to open the interactive calculator and local DA checklist.