Designing Your Project
It is important to do your research – a build project is generally a big investment.
There are many places to get ideas and guidance, including
- the helpful publications in our resources section
- information in the property file
- council information on managing the effects of your build on infrastructure.
Then take all your ideas and work with your agent, architect or designer to put together a concept design for your project.
Before you finalise your plans, make sure you identify any approvals required for your project such as
This information may be available on a Land Information Memorandum, or you can apply for a Project Information Memorandum. From this information your designer will also be able to take into account for your design
- any potential land issues on your property,
- zoning requirements, and
- site information such as wind, snow loads, earthquake zones to help ensure your project meets building code requirements for these.
Designers may find the following information helpful
- Guidance - High country township design load and weathertightness envelope design [PDF, 624 KB]
- H1: Energy efficiency
- Vehicle crossing information pack [PDF, 1807 KB]
- Surface water, stormwater, soak pit & driveway runoff [PDF, 842 KB]
- Stormwater and percolation testing [PDF, 119 KB]
- Free building standards
- Considerations for dwellings with family flats/minor residential buildings