3m x 3m garden sheds, 9 square metres, would generally fall under the local council regulations as an exempt development. nsw’s state epp allows up to 20m2 in most circumstances. many other areas in australia allow up to 10m2.. Custom garden shed bases - cyclone base. designed for all conditions and all shed designs. this base will transform your garden storage nsw - exempt development. qld - exempt development. vic - exempt development. sa - exempt development. wa - exempt development. nt - exempt development.. This is called 'exempt development'. exempt development is very low impact development that can be done for certain residential properties. providing your building project meets specific development standards, approval from council is not needed. what type of work is exempt development? there are over 50 types of work classified as exempt.