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A CoC gives official confirmation your building work is permitted and lawful under the Auckland Unitary Plan, and that you are meeting all permitted parameters.
It is not mandatory to have a CoC and requirements for one are rigorous, however once issued it is a legal document declaring an activity is being carried out lawfully. It also acts, and lapses, in the same way as a resource consent. Having a CoC can be useful when applying for development finance.
We issue a CoC after a full assessment of your proposal against the rules of the Unitary Plan and any relevant National Policy Statement (NES).
It is your responsibility to provide compliance evidence.
Fees are indicative pricing only.
We will assess the information you provide to determine if the activity complies with all relevant rules.
We will issue a CoC within 20 working days of the date: