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Apply for a building consent online

Important information for applicants

Please read our Privacy Statement.
All applications submitted through Objective Build are subject to this statement.  

NPDC uses the online portal, Objective Build, for building consents and associated applications. 

 

We moved to the Objective Build system in December 2025. If you've submitted applications in other regions, you can just log in with your usual details. 

Applying for a new consent?

  • Submit your application here.
  • Important: If you used our previous portal, you can use the same email address when using Objective Build so we can link your previous consents.
  • Agents and owners will need to invite collaborators as project participants. 

If you need to use a different email, contact us:

Ph: 06 759 6060

Email: BuildingAdministration@npdc.govt.nz

Useful links

Helpful links for Objective Build portal:

Help and Support: Objective Build are there to assist and can be contacted directly at build.support@objective.com or via phone on 0800 024 508. They will be available Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (NZST).

Getting Started with your Application

Processing Time
Building consent authorities must process your consent within 20 working days from the date your application is accepted. If your application is incomplete or we need extra information, this timeframe will pause until we receive the additional details.

 

Before You Apply

  • Know what you're applying for and check if other approvals are needed.
  • We recommend using a licensed professional to help with your application.

 

Apply online for:

  • Building consents
  • Project information memoranda (PIM)
  • PIM applications for small stand-alone dwellings (Form 2AA)
  • Code compliance certificates (CCC)
  • Amendments
  • Exempt works
  • Certificates of acceptance
  • Extensions of time
  • Certificates for public use - available online only until 10 Dec 2025. After this date you'll need to complete this form

How to Apply Online

  1. Sign up or log in:
    1. Use Objective Build.
  2. Application check:
    We'll review your application and request any missing details. You'll also receive an invoice for payment.
  3. Processing:
    Starts when all information and payment are received. You can track progress and view correspondence in the portal.
  4. Consent issued:
    Once approved, your documents will be uploaded to the portal. Building work cannot start until consent is issued.
  5. Book all inspections (including your final):
    Inspections are listed on your consent. To book, call 06 759 6060.
  6. Apply for CCC:

    When work is complete, apply for your Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) through the portal. Include:

    i. Energy certificates (electrical/gas).

    ii. Records of Building Work (RoBW) from Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs).

    iii. Where applicable, documentation for specified systems and compliance schedule requirements.

    iv. If your building consent relied on a manufacturer's certificate for a modular component, provide a current manufacturer's certificate for that component.

    v. If your building consent relied on work being self-certified by an endorsed plumber or drainlayer, provide the Certificate of Compliance issued by the endorsed plumber or drainlayer, together with any required supporting documents.

Need Help?

Call us on 06 759 6060 or email BuildingAdministration@npdc.govt.nz

Not sure if you need a consent?

Not all building work needs a consent. Find out if you need one on our Do I need a building consent page.

Do I need a building consent?

FAQs

Important information for applicants

All applications submitted through Objective Build are subject to the following Privacy Statement:

Privacy Statement

New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) collects personal information provided through Objective Build for the purpose of administering, assessing, processing, monitoring, and carrying out its functions and obligations in relation to building and regulatory services.

Information may be accessed and used by authorised NPDC staff and may be disclosed to contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, government organisations, or other parties where necessary to fulfil the purpose for which it was collected, or where disclosure is authorised or required by law.

Information held by NPDC may be requested under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. Any request will be considered in accordance with that Act, the Privacy Act 2020, and any other applicable legislation.

Providing the requested information may be mandatory under applicable legislation or necessary for NPDC to process, assess, or action an application, request, notification, certificate, or service. If sufficient information is not provided, NPDC may be unable to process the matter.

If personal information about another person is provided, the person supplying the information should ensure the individual concerned is aware that their information is being provided to NPDC and has access to this privacy statement.

Personal information is collected and held by NPDC at 84 Liardet Street, Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth 4340. Individuals have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information. Privacy enquiries can be directed to privacy@npdc.govt.nz.

Page last updated: 01:54pm Fri 30 October 2026

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