Glossary
Side setback
Written and verified by Struqt’s registered architects · Last verified July 2026
Minimum distance from each side lot boundary to the building. Some zones require larger side setbacks for taller portions of the building.
What it means for what you can build
Side setbacks protect neighbour amenity and can increase for taller portions of a building — a key constraint for two-storey designs on tight lots.
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See this on your own property
Run any Australian address through Struqt to see whether side setback applies to your block — and what it means for what you can build.