Neighbours & Subdivisions

Neighbours

It is courteous to consult your neighbours before starting construction work, but you are not legally bound to unless your project requires a resource consent and the Council considers your neighbours an affected party.

If your neighbour is building something you are not comfortable with, you could pay them a friendly visit or contact us and ask for information about their project.

If your neighbour's project is permitted by the District Plan you have no legal ability to become involved. However, you could approach your neighbour to discuss your concerns or possible options.

Subdivisions

Subdivisions usually require a resource consent and are generally possible if the new lots can accommodate buildings that comply with the District Plan, and:

• can be serviced
• have no stability, flooding or other hazard problems
• are accessible.

The Council considers the above matters and subdivision design when assessing each application. The Guide to Subdividing in Wellington City outlines the full subdivision process.

The Council has a Code of Practice for Land Development that is a useful reference for developers. It is available for $35 from the Council's Building Consents and Licensing Services, level one, Council Offices, 101 Wakefield Street.

Guide to Subdividing in Wellington City (147Kb PDF)

Related Links

• Development Contributions - Overview

Department Details:
Local Area Planning