Ngā Auraratanga
Encroachments

You need an encroachment licence to build a structure on, over or under the land between your property's front boundary and the road or footpath.

Applying for an encroachment licence

An encroachment licence is permission from the Council to build a structure on, over or under road reserve.

Encroachment fees

The full list of encroachment fees and when they apply.

Buying or selling a property with an encroachment licence

There are things you need to do when you buy or sell a property with an encroachment licence – or you discover an unlicensed encroachment.

Road Encroachment & Sale Policy

Adopted in September 2011.