Building consents

Apply for building consents online. Find guidance on permits, regulations, inspections and compliance.

Apply for a building consent

We're here to help make sure you meet legal requirements and get through the building consent process.

Processing applications

How building consent applications are processed.

Processing and inspections timeframes

Check the current building consent timeframes for processing, booking inspections and code compliance certificates.

Customer complaints policy

The processes and procedures for submitting queries, concerns or complaints about our building control functions.

BCA accreditation

The Council is recognised as an accredited building consent authority (BCA).


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