Building Services & Information

All building work must be carried out in accordance with the Building Code and the Council's District Plan whether or not it is exempt from a Building Consent.

Council encourages people to talk with our building team before you start your project. This is the best way to ensure things go smoothly and are right the first time, saving time and money.

When is a Building Consent Required?

A Building Consent is required for most building work.
Additions/Alterations (contact a Building Control Officer with reference to minor alteration work).
Structural building (including new buildings).
Plumbing and Drainage work.
Decking over 1.5m high.
Installation or modification of a specified system (e.g. fire alarms, automatic doors, emergency lighting, automatic backflow preventers, etc.).
Change of Use.
Demolition (in some instances - check Building Consent Exemptions).
Relocation of pre-built structures/dwellings.
Heating including fireplaces, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.

Fees and Charges can be found here.

Building Consents are now online

Council has introduced the Simpli portal for customers to apply and track their building consents. This allows anyone applying for a building consent to submit, manage, and track their building consents from the beginning through to the end of the process.

For info on getting started see 'Apply online for a Building Consent'

If you have already registered apply on the Simpli portal

Information on downloading the GoBuild App is available here

Building Brochures