Patio & Shed Kits WA
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Owner-Builder Approval Checklist
In WA, you can build a Class 10a patio or shed yourself without owner-builder approval if the building work is valued at less than $50,000. This rule changed on 1 July 2026. You may still need a building permit or other council approval. The threshold is based on the value of the building work, not just the kit price. Use this checklist to ask what your project needs.
Scope and next step
This resource is a general planning guide, not a required document list, project check, application service, or permit, exemption or compliance decision. What you need depends on your project, property and type of application. Check with your local council, permit authority or a qualified professional.
BA1/BA2 application guide: patiokitswa.com.au/wa-shire-approval-centre#ba1-ba2
Questions about responsibilities
- Which current council guidance applies to a person proposing to manage this work?
- What should you ask about project value, work and contracts?
- Which qualified advisers can explain safety, insurance and legal responsibilities?
- Which permits or planning approvals may you need?
Information to discuss
- What site-specific design input should be discussed with a qualified expert?
- What site details does the local council need for this application?
- Which current forms or details, if any, does the council identify?
- Which product details or expert records should you keep?
Questions about site-stage advice
- Who should advise on construction against the specific design and council decisions?
- Ask the council or appointed expert what inspection process, if any, applies.
- What site records would a qualified adviser recommend retaining?
- Ask the local council about any steps needed when the work is done.
General discussion only
You can share plans, sketches or photos for a general product and planning discussion. We do not decide permits or exemptions. We cannot say which documents an authority will accept, manage an application, check a project or confirm compliance.
Discuss the product and project details on 1800 942 932 or share material atpatiokitswa.com.au/upload-plans