Application Forms

Building Consent Application Form

This is the form that you need to complete to apply for a Building Consent and/or Project Information Memorandum (PIM). All parts are to be completed and submitted along with the Application Checklist (below) and two (2) copies of all required plans and supporting documents.

 Building Consent Application Form (PDF, 44 KB)

Building Consent Application Checklist

This is a form that must be completed and included as part of your consent application. The completed form identifies what is included in your documentation is to accompany your Consent Application. Please ensure the entire checklist including the "means of compliance" is completed in full by your designer.

 Building Consent Application Checklist (PDF, 56 KB) 

Record of Exemption for Building Work Consent Application Form

Under Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004, some defined work can be done without a Building Consent. There may be occasions when you would like this work recorded against your property file. If this is the case, an assessment is made by Council Officers. Use this form to apply.

 Application Form and Record of Exemption for Building Work Consent (PDF, 15 KB)

Extend Commencement of Work Date Application Form

Once a consent has been issued building work must commence within twelve (12) months of the date of issue.  If it does not, the consent will lapse and a new consent must be applied for unless an extension of further time to commence work has been applied for and approved by the Building Consent Authority.  Use this form to apply for an extension.

 Application to Extend Commencement of Works Date (PDF, 18 KB) 

Extend Code Compliance Certificate Issue Date Application Form

A Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) must be applied for as soon as practicable after the completion of the work.  The Building Consent Authority must decide whether to issue a CCC within twenty (20) days of either the receipt of the CCC application form or twenty-four (24) months from the date of issue of the consent if no CCC application is received.  If you wish to extend the 24 month period from the date of issue of the consent, please use this form to apply.

 Application to Extend Code Compliance Certificate Issue Date (PDF, 18 KB)

Amendment to a Building Consent Application Form

Once a building consent has been issued, all building work must be done in accordance with the plans and specifications approved in the Building Consent. If work differs, an amendment to the plans must be submitted for approval prior to continuing work. Use this form to apply for an amendment.

 Application for Amendment to Building Consent (PDF, 27 KB)

Cancellation of a Building Consent Request

An application can be made to cancel your Building Consent providing that no work has yet commenced.  Use this form to apply to cancel your Building Consent.

 Building Consent Cancellation Request (PDF, 17 KB)