New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICY (EXEMPT AND COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT CODES) 2008 - REG 3B.51

3B.51 Other development standards for detached decks, patios, pergolas, terraces and verandahs

(1) Maximum floor level The maximum floor level for any detached deck, patio, pergola, terrace or verandah is 1m above ground level (existing) unless the deck, patio, pergola, terrace or verandah is less than 900mm from a side or rear boundary in which case the maximum floor level is 600mm above ground level (existing).

Note :
"Ground level (existing)" has the same meaning as it has in the Standard Instrument.

(2) Rear setbacks A detached deck, patio, pergola, terrace or verandah must have a minimum setback from the rear boundary of a lot as shown in the following table--

Lot area	Minimum setback from rear boundary
400m 2 -900m 2	900mm
>900m 2 -1,500m 2	1.5m
>1,500m 2	2.5m