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Residential building consents

Applying for building consents is a complex process.

Unless you are a regular applicant who is very familiar with the building rules and regulations, we recommend you contact us for guidance on your project to prevent frustrating and possibly expensive delays further down the track.

Information about the building consent process booklet 

Forms - Building consent forms

Here are some resources to help you prepare for the building consent process, from initial planning to signing off your project. Unless you are a regular applicant who is very familiar with the building rules and regulations we recommend you contact us for guidance on your project to prevent frustrating and possibly expensive delays further down the track.

Applying for a building consent online Alternative solutions for compliance with the Building Code Building over boundaries Construction waste Fences and retaining walls Plumbing and drainage Restricted building work Smoke alarms Swimming pools Wood burners

Page last updated: 09:04am Mon 13 January 2025

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