Consent Checker

Answer a few questions about your project to get a preliminary building consent result. Takes about 2–3 minutes.

General guidance only. This website provides general guidance only. It does not confirm that building work is exempt and does not replace advice from your local council, architect, architectural designer, engineer, planner, licensed building practitioner or other suitably qualified professional. Any exempt building work must still comply with the New Zealand Building Code and any other relevant legal requirements. Full disclaimer →

What are you building or changing?

Select the option that best describes your project.