Sea Containers in Residential Areas can create functional benefits however also include amenity impacts depending on the placement of the site, screening and use.
The Shire of Coolgardie has adopted a Planning Policy, to
- provide clear guidelines for the placement and use of sea
- ensure there are no adverse impacts on the streetscape and overall amenity of the area and neighboring properties.
- eliminate the unauthorised use of sea containers.
- set out minimum standards and requirements.
For more information regarding policy provision please refer to the related links at the bottom of the page.
Definitions
- Sea Container: Large metal container originally intended to carry goods on a sea
- Outbuilding: a detached enclosed, non-habitable structure, including garages, storage sheds, studios, games rooms and patios, but not carports, pergolas or structures that are connected to or form part of the main
- R Codes: Residential Design Codes, provide a basis for planning and approval of residential and ancillary development.
Do I need Planning approval?
YES: Development approval is required for all sea containers which are on:-
- residential site, including being used as a shed or outbuilding and/or
- Commercial / Industrial
For more information refer to the Shire’s Planning Application Requirements page.
Building Permit Requirements?
- Use of Sea containers as part of a residence, storage, office & commercial are subject to compliance with Building Codes of Australia (BCA).
- Applicants are responsible to undertake all necessary checks and obtain all relevant approval prior to locating any sea container on the site to ensure the intended use will meet the statutory planning and building
For more information refer to the Shire’s Building Permit Requirements page.
Site details
Information on your property, lot sizes, dimensions and recent aerial imagery is available from: -
Related Links
FACTSHEET - Sea Containers
Local Planning Policy - Sea Containers