u/Crazy-Sir582

If you're in Australia and planning a shed, carport, deck or pergola, working out whether you need council approval is a nightmare. The rules vary by state and the information is scattered everywhere. I built a free tool that asks you a few simple questions and gives you a straight answer based on your state's exempt development rules. Also pulls up your specific council's details so you know exactly where to go if you need to take it further. Free, no signup. www.councilchecker.com.au

Has anyone else struggled to figure out whether their backyard project needs council approval? I spent ages trying to work out the rules for a shed in NSW and the information was all over the place.

I ended up building a simple tool to help. You pick your state, answer a few questions about your structure, and it tells you whether you need approval or not. Covers all 8 states. It's free, no signup: www.councilchecker.com.au

Would love to know if it's actually useful or if I've missed anything for your state.