Pergola Vs Gazebo Vs Veranda

funnysht1 on 02/08/2024 - 20:53
Last edited 02/08/2024 - 21:00

Hi All
thinking about putting one of these in the backyard (attached one side to the back wall)

Planning to apply for a property- looking at monash council website:

Pergolas and gazebos
Under Schedule 3, of the Building Regulations 2018, a pergola (an unroofed structure) and a gazebo may be exempt from a building permit if it meets the following criteria.

Please note, if the pergola has any type of roofing (even partly roofed) the structure would be deemed a verandah, which does not have the following exemptions and a building permit would be required.

https://pergolux.au/products/pergolux-led-lights-s2?variant=…

So wondering is this technically a verandah?? When would a pergola have no roof

Hoping people having gone thru something similar thanks

Home & Garden Gazebo Pergola Veranda

Comments

  • SBOB on 02/08/2024 - 21:02
    +1

    The exemption differences apply due to roof vs no roof and size limits
    As per their regulations
    eg
    10m2 structure with roof = Gazebo
    20m2 structure no roof = Pergola (an unroofed structure)
    a roofed structure that is at least 2/3 open,associated with another building not used for the covering/storing of vehicle(s) = Verandah

    thinking about putting one of these in the backyard (attached one side to the back wall)

    automatically not a gazebo which is 'freestanding'

    based on your councils regulations, roof and attached to existing building, thats under the 'verandah' requirements

    • funnysht1 on 02/08/2024 - 21:04

      Thanks- but what is a pergola with no roof? Like can it be a one with louvers e.g

      https://www.bunnings.com.au/mimosa-3-x-4m-lava-portsea-louvr…

      • SBOB on 02/08/2024 - 21:07

        google 'pergola no roof' to get an idea. I would think louvres likely dont pass the 'test'

        though if its just that bunnings example, can always dismantle if ever pulled up over it, compared to a dedicated hard installed structure

      • Benoffie on 02/08/2024 - 21:49

        Any roofing must be temporary. So a shade cloth or detachable sail, for example

  • altomic on 02/08/2024 - 22:40

    Q. what's white, irish and sits on a verandah?

    A. Patty O'Furniture

  • elgrande on 02/08/2024 - 23:54

    Pergola Vs Gazebo Vs Veranda

    I put my money on the Gazebo in the third round.

  • Ryanek on 03/08/2024 - 10:02

    Im not sure if you know but it looks like that link you posted it just for the lights.

    A 3x3 pergola is typically over 2k.

  • StrategicMess on 30/10/2024 - 13:08

    Just wondering if you went ahead and ordered a pergola with this company. If so could you give a advice/review on their service and product?

    • Mars2089 on 30/10/2024 - 21:36

      Aluminium alloy pergola produced in China, T6063 aluminium alloy, the quality should not be a problem

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