Planning Your Build
In this section
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What the Legislation Requires
If you’re starting on a new build project here are the essentials of what you need to know.
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Roles & Responsibilities
Everyone involved in the building process has responsibilities and obligations. You may well not be aware of your responsibilities if you are not involved in building projects regularly.
- Building Consent Requirements
- Building Work Exempt From Needing a Building Consent
- Planning Requirements
- Restricted Building Work
- Owner-builder Exemptions
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Design Considerations
Here you will find information on dwellings with family flats, protecting yourself during your build, driveways, required authorisations, energy efficiency advice, and buildings with asbestos.
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Different Builds
Here you'll find what you need to know if you're thinking about building a tiny home, having a relocated or or transportable building, or a shipping container.
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Commercial Buildings
Here you'll find information on pre-application meetings, staging building work, fire engineering briefs (FEB), and specified systems. Plus some helpful information on accessible toilets, and dams.
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Property & Project Information
How to obtain information on a property, Land Information Memorandum, Project Information Memorandum, and utilities and infrastructure locations.
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Building on Land Subject to Natural Hazards
Before you start planning your project you will want to check if the land may be subject to natural hazards. These include the likes of erosion, inundation, and wildfire.
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Geotechnical/Ground Condition Reports
Most building consent applications will need a geotechnical report or shallow soil investigation report.
- Tips For Keeping Your Consent Fees Under Control
- Building Code Updates