Construction of any garage, carport or verandah requires a building permit.
Whether or not you need a building permit to place a shed or pergola on your property will depend on factors such as the size and location of the proposed structure.
Sheds
Placing a shed on land will require a building permit when the shed meets any of the following criteria:
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Is attached to a building
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Has a floor area larger than 10 square metres
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Has a height of greater than 3.0 metres OR
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Has a height greater than 2.4 metres when located within 1.0 metres of another property
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Is constructed of masonry such as bricks or other blocks
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Is located further forward on the property than existing buildings
It is also important to remember that you cannot build your shed over an easement or within 1m of an authority asset unless you have written consent from the relevant service authority (this could include Council).
Pergolas
Your pergola will require a building permit if any of the following apply:
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The floor area is greater than 20 metres squared
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The height is greater than 3.6 metres
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The pergola is located more than 2.5 metres further forward than the front of the house