Not
all building work requires a building consent. Some of these are listed
below, but if in doubt ask building control staff to check if consent
is required.
Remember that all building work, whether you
require a consent or not, must comply with the Building Code and with
planning requirements as set out in the District Plan. Plumbing and
drainage work can only be carried out by qualified registered persons.
Some examples of work that does not require building consent are:
Description of Work
| Further Information
|
| Sheds, and Sleepouts | Up to 10 m2 and further than its own height away from a
boundary or residential accommodation. Sleepouts must not contain any
sanitary fixtures. |
| Pergolas | (Not solid roof) of unlimited size. |
| Shade Sails | Up to 50 m2 and only on ground and first floors.
|
New exterior door and windows
| Where you are not extending the span of the existing lintel, i.e. not
making a structural change. This is ideal for those French doors that
you want to install in the same spot as an existing window of the same
or less width. |
Removing interior walls
| Where you are not affecting the structure. Check with your builder to
ensure that you are not taking out internal load-bearing or bracing
walls.
|
Carports
| Up to 20 m2, either attached or detached.
|
Moving a toilet from a separate room into adjacent bathroom
| This is ideal for enlarging a small bathroom. You can only move an existing toilet, not install a new one without consent.
|
Installing new shower and vanity
| You
can install a new insert shower to replace that old rotten one but not a
tiled waterproofed style – for that you will need consent.
|
| Gully trap | You can move an existing gully trap or install a new gully trap to service a redirected waste pipe.
|
| Verandas and porches | Up to 5 m2 |
| Awnings | Up to 20 m2 |
Decks
| Less than 1.5 m above surrounding ground. |
| Marquees and Tents | Not exceeding 100 square metres and not being in use for more than one month. |
For a comprehensive guide of all work that does not require consent visit the Department of Building and Housing website.
If you are in doubt about whether your building project requires a consent please contact us.