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Building consents

The information in this section relates to how to get a building consent, and related certificates and approvals. You may also need a resource consent to proceed with your building work. There is a link to the resource consent section at the bottom of the page. We recommend seeking independent advice on building consent applications and whether you may also need a resource consent.

Building consent process 10-step guide

Breaking down the building consent process into 10 steps.

Building consent fees and charges

View fees and charges when applying for a building consent.

Prepare your building consent application

Find out what you need to do to prepare your building consent application.

Apply for a building consent

Find out how to apply for a building consent and view the relevant fees.

Code Compliance Certificates (CCC)

A CCC is a formal statement confirming we are satisfied on reasonable grounds that all building work has been completed in accordance with the building consent we issued for your project.

Certificates and compliance you may also need

A building consent alone is not enough to legally complete a project. You may need some of these related certificates or compliance checks.

Notify us of your Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP)

Find out how to notify us of Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) doing, or supervising, your restricted building work.

Restricted building work that needs to be done by a professional

Check if the work you want done needs to be done by a building professional.

Make a change to a building consent

Check if you need a minor variation or an amendment when you need to make a change to your building consent.

Producer statement authors

When you submit a producer statement, it helps us decide if your building work complies with the NZ Building Code.

Appeal a building consent decision

If you want to appeal a building consent decision, you can apply for a determination through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Modular components and buildings

Buildings built from modular components, such as shipping containers, are an increasingly popular option for commercial and residential use.

National Multiple-Use Approvals

A National Multiple-Use Approval (NMU) is a statement that a set of plans and specifications for a building complies with the Building Code. They are also known as a Multi-Proof.

Building consents

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