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Resource consent process 10-step guide :  Follow our easy 10-step guide to applying for a resource consent.

Resource consent fees and deposits (plus notices of requirement and private plan change requests) : Find out how much it will cost to apply for a resource consent application.

Types of resource consent : Find information on the different types of resource consents, including; subdivision of property, earthworks, regional resource consents and more.

Prepare your resource consent application : Find out what you need to do to prepare your resource consent application.

Apply for a resource consent : Find out how to apply for a resource consent.

Resource consent notice of works starting : Let us know when you intend to start work on your resource consent.

Make a change to a resource consent : Find out how to make changes to a resource consent, after it has been issued.

Receive our decision on your resource consent application : Learn about resource consent assessment criteria, the appeal process, ongoing monitoring and completing your project.

Notified resource consents : Find out about notified resource consents and the processes for objecting or attending a hearing.

Apply for a Deemed Permitted Boundary Activity Notice : Find out when you can apply for a Deemed Permitted Boundary Activity.

Buying a section and preparing to build on it : Building on an empty section is more complex than altering or renovating an existing house. It involves more paperwork and legal processes — whether you build from scratch or move a house onto the section.

Stages of the building process : Understand the stages of building a house before you get started

Choose your project team : Choose a project team who can help you build your home, for example an architect, builder and project manager, who can confidently meet Building Code requirements.

Owner-Builder Exemption : If you want to build your own house and you’re not a licensed builder, you have to:

• get an Owner-Builder Exemption
• know how to meet Building Code requirements
• apply for consents
• let your council know.

Homeowner rights and obligations : Make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities throughout the process.

Check if you can subdivide your property : Where to start and things to consider if you are thinking about subdividing your property.

Apply for a subdivision resource consent : Find out when you need to apply to subdivide your property and what you should do before you apply.

Cross-lease properties : Find out what your rights and constraints are if your property has a cross-lease title.

Road naming : Find out about the principles and criteria for road naming, and how important road names are.

Driveways, vehicle crossings and access standards : Requirements for vehicle and pedestrian access to private property from the road. Includes information on vehicle crossings, access to rear sites, minimum vehicle access widths and more.

Right of way and land title certification : Find out about a right of way and other land title certification, what it is, if you need one and how to apply.

Apply for section 224c certificate (subdivision) : Information on applying for a section 224c (s224c) certificate as part of a subdivision consent.

Property numbering : Find the rules for numbering properties in Auckland, and understand why they are enforced.

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.

Report faulty building work online : Use our form to report faulty building work.

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.