Councils can also use their discretion under Schedule 1 (2) to exempt any building work from requiring a building consent. You can apply for an exemption to the requirement for a building consent through Objective Build.
To apply for a Building Consent Exemption, you'll need to use Objective Build.
New users: Create an Objective Build account using a valid email address and password.
Existing users: Sign in to your existing Objective Build account and start a new exemption to the requirement for a building consent.
Sign in or create an Objective Build account
If you're new to Objective Build, the following guides and training resources may help you get started:
Once you've signed in, start a new Building Consent Exemption application in Objective Build.
The application form has several sections, and it's important that all required information is completed. You'll also need to upload any documents relevant to your project.
Supporting documents include plans and specifications and certificates from personnel who carried out the building work.
You'll need to pay an initial fee when you submit your application. After we've assessed your application and made a decision, we'll invoice you for the remaining costs. Costs are charged at an hourly rate for the time spent assessing your application and carrying out any inspections, plus any levies and other charges that apply to building consent applications.
Please include payment confirmation when submitting your online application. This helps us to match your payment to your application and get the process underway as quickly as possible.
Details of fees and charges can be found on our Building Fees & Charges page. For information on how to make a payment, visit our Paying Us page.
The Building Act requires Council to process a PIM application for a non-consented, small standalone dwelling (also known as granny flat) in ten (10) working days. The “working day clock” starts the day after the complete application is received by Council.
The period between 20 December and 10 January each year is classed as one working day with regards to the working day clock.
If there is information missing from your application you'll receive a request for further information/clarification. When a request for further information is sent the “clock” is stopped and the application is suspended until this information is provided. The “clock” is restarted on the next working day after all of the requested information is received.
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