Building consent
You need a building consent for all work that affects the structure of a building, and all plumbing or drainage work other than simple repairs.
Building consents
Other permissions you may need
If you're altering an existing building
If you're applying for a building consent to alter an existing building:
- the entire building must comply with the current Building Code requirements for escape from fire and, if required, access and facilities for people with disabilities
- the rest of the building must not be made less compliant with the Building Code because of the work.
Applying for a building consent to alter an existing building
If your business needs a health licence
If your business falls into certain categories, you need a health licence to operate. This includes hairdressers and animal boarding houses.
Health licences
Need help?
The Resource Consents team is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Resource Consents team
Phone: 04 801 3590
Email: planning@wcc.govt.nz