A building consent may be required for the demolition of a building. If it is over three storeys or attached to another structure please complete the appropriate application form and checksheets listed below.
Please note that the removal or demolition of listed heritage buildings is not permitted as of right under the Christchurch City Plan or Banks Peninsula Proposed District Plan and resource consent is required.
For the demolition and/or removal of a building from site
Complete and print your application form and checksheet:
Form B-001 application [DOC 1.94MB]
Form B-001 application [PDF 161KB]
Residential demolition and removal checksheet (Form B-056) [PDF 86KB]
For the relocation of a building onto a new site
Complete and print your application form and checksheet:
Form B-002 application [DOC 1.3MB]
Form B-002 application [PDF 405KB]
Single residential building and accessory building checksheet (Form B-062) [PDF 273KB]
Single residential building and accessory building checksheet (Form B-062) [DOC 392KB]
OR
Multi residential, industrial & commercial building checksheet (Form B-063) [PDF 306KB]
Multi residential, industrial & commercial building checksheet (Form B-063) [DOC 1.32MB]
Other forms you will require if the items listed below are included in your application:
Checksheet for swimming and spa pools and associated fences (Form B-054) [PDF 57.2KB]
Solar water heater application checksheet and processing sheet (Form B-112) [PDF 106KB]
Stormwater disposal tests (Form B-091) [PDF 39.5KB]
Please note that if you wish to relocate a building with an area greater than 30 square metres to any zone in the Christchurch City Plan, you will also need to obtain a resource consent.
If you are located in the Banks Peninsula area, all relocated buildings require resource consent as a controlled activity under the Banks Peninsula Proposed District Plan.
Fees
Refer to the Building consent schedule of fees.
Other useful information
If I have to demolish a property, is there anything I need to do regarding my wheelie bins?
Building Consent Application Notes – Guidance on Means of Compliance (Form B-302) [PDF 26.5KB]
So you want to relocate a building? [PDF 35.6KB]
Controlling sediment run-off from building sites (Form B-332) [PDF 33.1KB]
What you need to know when booking an inspection (Form B-389) [PDF 33.8KB]
For further advice, contact a Building Consent Office or Duty Planner:
Phone: (03) 941 8999
Email: info@ccc.govt.nz
