Farm buildings up to 200m² in footprint and 10m in height can be built as exempt development on NSW rural zoned land (RU1, RU2, RU3, RU4, RU6) without council approval, under Subdivision 16 of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008. Setbacks, cumulative footprint caps, and engineering certification by a professional engineer apply. The exemption does not apply on RU5 zoned land, heritage-listed land, environmentally sensitive areas, or land within 2km of certain aerodromes.
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How Jessica added space and phenomenal value to her property
“We had a valuation more recently by a Real Estate Agent, and he said it added about $100,000.” Since having her Melwood installed, Jessica and her family now enjoy more space and a significant boost to their property value. “We definitely know we got our money back and more. From a resale point of […]
Amanda’s coastal office, a peaceful place for clients and guests
This all-white garden room is a striking backyard feature. It’s also Amanda’s work from home studio. “It’s been very beneficial for us.” “It’s lovely to have a separate space for the clients I have.” Since 2020, the number of Australians working from home has almost doubled in 2022, making a home office essential rather […]
Essential Work from Home Solution to Make Your Family Happy
“I army crawled in there.” “He was always on Zoom meetings.” Dodging daily video calls was not a game Jamie enjoyed playing. “I’d have to duck and try and get past the camera view to get what I had to get.” “It’s not a way to live. I couldn’t get dressed in there. He would […]
Essential Stay-at-Home Studios, a Solution to Lockdown Stress
As we find ourselves in lockdown once again, many families are feeling the strain. With the rise of spending more time at home, so comes the demand for more space. For these Melwood customers, timing was everything. Their garden rooms have given them space to break away from the family unit while still […]
Two Siblings, Two Playrooms, a Grandma’s Huge Gift
When Marie bought a Melwood cubby house for each of her granddaughters, it wasn’t just a gift but also a life lesson she was hoping to impart. Kristie, the mother of the two girls, recounts being at the Neutral Bay display centre with her mum. “She said one of them would be great, and then […]
This Beautiful Garden Room Uplifted a Family in Hard Times
“It’s been a tough six months, but we felt so blessed to have this addition. It couldn’t have come at a better time.” Last year, at the height of the pandemic, Annabel was also going through a health battle. “I was diagnosed with breast cancer.” “During all the chemo and radiation process, it was really […]
All-white inspiration for a summery garden room
When you want to make a statement in your backyard, a crisp, white garden room is a sure winner. We’ve seen it used in all of our designs, from modern to traditional, and gathered up our favourite photos to inspire you. Scroll down to take a look at some of our favourite all-white Melwood garden […]
Lucy’s 2-in-1 Garden Room: Storage & Playroom
Lucy recently sent us this beautiful photo of her Melwood cabana – and doesn’t it look fantastic! “We built our Melwood cabana 5 years ago and we recently added an awning n lights. We are attaching a photo- it looks amazing!– Lucy and Christos” Multi-purpose Space: The cabana is split into 2 – […]
Andrew’s Metalworking Workshop
Imagine if you had space to focus on your hobby, without distractions. Space to perfect your work. To fine-tune details. Spread all your tools & materials out, and not have to pack them away. The luxury of closing the door at the end of the day, knowing you can return to your workshop and […]