Building and resource consent

Almost everything you build needs to meet a number of standards and regulations, like the Building Act 2004, the Building Regulations and the New Zealand Building Code.

If you are planning to carry out any building work - major or minor - you will probably need to apply for a building consent. Find out how to apply.

We offer a free eco-design advisory service! This can help you make your home warm, dry and healthy during building or renovations - which can also save you money.

If you want to do something on your property which doesn’t meet our District Plan rules and standards, then you will need to apply for resource consent.

Here you can find out what you need to do before you make an application and what to expect when you make an application.

If your business produces liquid wastes that you wish to dispose of to the sewer, you may need to apply for consent to do so. Find out if you need consent and how you can go about getting it.

Fees and charges for all costs related to building and resource consent effective from 1 July 2011. These fees and charges include Goods and Services Tax (GST) at 15%.