Check other rules and permissions that may apply
Depending on your project, you may need to follow different rules or apply for other Council permissions as well as a building consent.
Check other rules that may apply
Decide who's doing the work
Most people will need professional help to design their project and complete the work. Your designer or lead contractor can also apply for consents on your behalf.
Using an agent to prepare your application
Hiring professionals and tradespeople
You may be able to do restricted building work on your home yourself if you meet the criteria for an owner-builder exemption.
Doing building work yourself
Request Council documents
Before you apply for a building consent, you may want to request the information we already have about your property.
Request Council documents
Project information memorandum (PIM)
Meet with us if your project is complex
You can discuss your proposal with us before you submit a building consent application – this is recommended for large, complex or technical projects.
Building consent pre-application meetings