Applications
Expectations - key rules
| Designer | Company | |
|---|---|---|
| Submit complete and project specific applications | ✔ | ✔ |
| Apply through the customer portal | ✔ | ✔ |
| Apply for a building consent (BC) only | ✔ | ✔ |
|
Clearly include “PPP” in the application description eg PPP – New detached dwelling with 3 bedrooms and attached garage | ✔ | ✔ |
| Upload documents as PDFs in the correct order | ✔ | ✔ |
| Upload files to the correct place in the customer portal | ✔ | ✔ |
| Submit applications only when all relevant information is included (to avoid RFIs) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Make sure fire appliances meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emissions standards | ✔ | ✔ |
| Complete the LBP Design Memorandum for the project | ✔ | ✔ |
Include the relevant PPP checklist with each application | ✔ | ✔ |
| Provide all LBP details before works start on site | n/a | ✔ |
| Include all records of work with the code compliance certificate application | n/a | ✔ |
Document expectations
Why this matters
- Using the set document order helps our team to:
- Find information quickly.
- Make faster decisions on your application.
- What we expect:
- Documents are complete and combined – see requirements for all applications.
- Applications meet MBIE minimum standards – see Guidance to applying for a building consent.
- All files are searchable PDFs – see searchable PDF information on our website. [PDF, 201 KB]
- Include the partner declaration (with your supporting documents).
Land use resource consent (gold & silver partners only)
- You can still submit PPP applications if there are minor outstanding land resource consent matters, such as:
- Vehicle crossings.
- Setbacks.
- Height to boundary limits.
- Windows facing the street.
- Outlook space or outdoor living areas.
In these cases, your building consent may be issued with a special condition (section 37 notice).
- Important to know:
- You apply at your own risk when you apply before (or at the same time as) resource consent.
- Resource consent may not be granted.
- Your building plans may need to change during the process.
- If changes are required:
- Submit updated documents to keep building and resource consent aligned.
- Minor changes » minor variation.
- Large changes » formal amendment.
If you application doesn’t meet PPP requirements
- Your application will:
- Be returned to you to fix.
- Need to resubmitted as a new application.
- May add additional costs.
Applications that don't qualify for PPP
Amendments
- An amendment for an application processed under the PPP will:
- Be treated the same as standard amendments.
- Take up to 20 working days (we aim to complete these sooner where possible).
Subdivision resource consent not yet granted
- An application won’t be accepted until the subdivision consent has been granted.
Land use resource consents (bronze partners)
- Applications with resource consent issues will go to the normal processing queue.