2. Detached, standalone buildings
This section refers to the construction or demolition of single-storey detached buildings or outbuildings under certain conditions.
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The table below shows the exemptions included in this section and the professional you will need to hire if needed.
| Description* | Exemption | Is an authorised professional legally required? | Who can provide professional advice? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres | 3 | No | Licensed Building Practitioner or Chartered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect |
| 2.2 | Single-storey detached buildings exceeding 10, but not exceeding 30, square metres in floor area, constructed of lightweight material | 3A | No | Licensed Building Practitioner or Chartered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect |
| 2.3 | Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 square metres in floor area with prefabricated or kitset components | 43 | Yes | Chartered Professional Engineer |
| 2.4 | Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 sqm in floor area | 3B | Yes | Licensed Building Practitioner and/or Registered Architect |
| 2.5 | Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery | 4 | No | Licensed Building Practitioner or Chartered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect |
| 2.6 | Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones | 49 | Yes | Chartered Professional Engineer |
| 2.7 | Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones | 4A | Yes | Licensed Building Practitioner or Registered Architect |
| 2.8 | Repair or replacement of existing outbuilding | 7 | No | Licensed Building Practitioner and/or Registered Architect |
| 2.9 | Demolition of detached building | 30 | No | Licensed Building Practitioner or Chartered Professional Engineer or Registered Architect |