How The Programme Works
How to join
- Check the requirements - Make sure you meet the programme criteria and expectations.
- Apply:
- Fill in the professional partnership programme application form [DOCX, 144 KB].
- Email it to buildingppp@selwyn.govt.nz.
- If you need help:
- Email buildingppp@selwyn.govt.nz, or
- Phone 0800 SELWYN (735 996).
What happens next
We review your application (against the partner criteria) We assess:
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We make a decision You’ll get:
Note: you can apply again later after the issues are fixed. | |
If you’re approved You’ll:
Important: PPP applications must be made under the company name, with the design LBP as the contact (if relevant. | |
Ongoing checks We’ll:
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Appealing decisions You can ask us to review a decision if:
Email your concerns to buildingppp@selwyn.govt.nz, attention Building Operations Manager. | |
When you submit an application
Once you've become an approved partner when you submit an application we will:
- Check it is a PPP application (use “PPP” in your application notes)
- Confirm you’re on our partner register.
- Check key property details match Council records.
- Give it to an experienced processor familiar with PPP.
- Use pre-filled in checklists save time.
- Focus on higher-risk areas, including:
- Site conditions (wind, snow, earthquake, ground conditions).
- Foundation design.
- Key risk items like:
- Cladding junctions.
- Long-span structural elements.
- Fire protection requirements.
- Specific engineered design (SED).
- Stamp and issue your documents in the correct order (that you submitted them).
- Review some applications regularly (at least every 6 months) to:
- Check you are meeting programme requirements.
- Confirm application quality.
- Provide feedback and guidance.