Professional partnership programme (PPP)

You can apply if you are:

• a designer or builder working on your own, or
• a building company that applies for building consents with us.

We want to:

• Speed up consent processing by getting clear, complete, and quality submissions.
• Reduce delays onsite by allowing some low-risk remote inspections.
• Work with experienced licensed building practitioners (LBPs) who understand and meet Building Act and building code requirements.
• Help support growth in Selwyn by processing simple projects faster.

As a partner, you will get:

• Faster processing and inspections – we focus on higher-risk parts of your project.
• Savings over time – if you keep meeting programme expectations.
• Recognition – your business will be listed on our website as an approved partner.

We will:

• Help fast-track applications if they meet the criteria.
• Do regular checks to manage risks and quality.
• Give you clear, open communication and feedback.
• Use technology and innovation to support efficiencies and improvements in the consent system.

We will also keep improving the programme by:

• Finding faster and better ways to work.
• Listening to your ideas and feedback.
• Sharing updates and changes with you.
• Testing new ideas with partners.