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Do I need a permit for a shed in WA?

In WA a freestanding shed of 10 m² or less and 2.4 m tall or less usually doesn't need a building permit. Here is how to measure, and the rules that still apply.

Garage building permits in WA

Every garage in WA needs a building permit, and many need planning approval too. What triggers it, how garages differ from carports and sheds, and how we handle it.

Retrospective shed approval in WA

Shed built without a permit? How retrospective approval works in WA, what the surveyor checks, common problems with older sheds, and how we handle it for you.

Question answer · 29 October 2026

How close can a shed be to the fence in WA?

The standard distances from a side or rear fence, when a shed can go on the boundary, and what needs approval.