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:

• A General Guide to the Building Consent Process (766Kb PDF)
• Building Consent Forms and Checksheets
• A Guide to Resource Consents in Wellington City

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)

The Council issues a PIM for every building project, either authorising or prohibiting work to proceed. It’s a good idea to request a PIM in the planning stages of your project so you can anticipate any potential building issues.

• PIM and Building Consent Application (175Kb PDF)
• PIM and Building Consent Application - electronic (822Kb PDF)
• Filling Out a Building Consent Application (501Kb PDF)

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 (47Kb PDF)

Related Links

• Minor Works Application (115Kb PDF)
• Minor Works Application - electronic (454Kb PDF)
• Department of Building and Housing website
• Building Research Association of New Zealand website

Department Details:
Building Consents & Licensing Services