Shade sails

A Building Permit approval is required for all shade sails. 

The following plans and details are required:

• A fully dimensioned site plan is to be submitted, showing the location of the shade sail, in relation to the property boundaries and existing buildings/structures on the property, along with the dimensions of the sail and a notation as to the post heights. This plan is to be drawn to a minimum scale of 1:200
• Engineering detail for the proposed shade sail posts, including any roof connections if applicable. 

Either the property owner or the party contracted to construct the shade sail must submit the application. 

There are no prescribed setbacks under the current planning legislation, however you need to take into consideration the dimensions of the footings (they must be wholly within your property boundary), the impact the proposed structure on adjoining property owners and setback from other buildings/structures, such as swimming pools.

Yes. A registered builder is not required for the installation of shade sails.