Building Consent - Application Requirements

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When you apply for a building consent you need to supply detailed information, documentation and a fee based on the value of the project.

The following is essential reading for anyone planning a building project or applying for a consent:

An application pack is available on request.

Project Information Memorandum (PIM)

A Project Information Memorandum (PIM) is a detailed report relating to a specific project on a property. It discloses information that may affect approval for a proposed building project, such as:

  • need for an evacuation plan approved by the New Zealand Fire Service
  • potential erosion, slippage or flooding
  • the presence of any hazardous contaminants known to the Council
  • details on stormwater and sewerage systems
  • any development contributions payable
  • other relevant authorisation requirements (resource consents and bylaw approvals)

While no longer mandatory, PIMs can reduce delays in obtaining approvals and higlight potential issues in large projects. You can apply before lodging a building consent application or as part of your building consent application.

Amendments to Building Consents

If you wish to make an alteration to an existing building consent, you can apply for an amendment.

For building consents issued from 31 March 2005, the Building Act 2004 requires that the building must comply with the issued building consent. It is therefore important that significant variations from the approved building consent are recorded by the issue of an amendment to the building consent.

Amendment to Building Consent Application (54Kb PDF)

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