Planning FAQs - I want to buy a property which has a shed fitted out to live in – can I move in?

Answer	No, it is illegal to live in a shed, garage or temporary home for residential purposes. Under the building code, residential buildings or a dwelling requires higher standard of construction than sheds, especially in bushfire prone areas. People often enquire about living in sheds or a temporary home as a money saving option to occupy land while planning or building a dwelling, causing further problems down the track. It is always advisable to contact Council’s Planning and Building Departments to ensure buildings on a property that you are interested in are legal.