Forms and information

• Getting started
• Building consent
• Building inspections
• Earthquake recovery forms and information
• Resource management
• Subdivisions
• Swimming and spa pools and associated fencing
• Other application forms (Transport, city streets, water)

• Building information - an overview [PDF 182KB]
• Building information - application process [PDF 178KB]
• Building information - after building consent approval [PDF 173KB]
• Environmental policy and approval location map [PDF 2MB]
• Useful Council Publications - Building [PDF 164KB]

• B-001   Application for Building Consent – Small Specified Works [PDF 355KB]
• B-001   Application for Building Consent – Small Specified Works [DOC 1.14MB]
• B-002   Application for Building Consent – General (Form 2) [PDF 530KB]
• B-002   Application for Building Consent – General (Form 2) [DOC 1.45MB]
• B-003   Application for Amendment to a Building Consent [PDF 304KB]
• B-003   Application for Amendment to a Building Consent [DOC 960KB]
• B-004   Application for an Exemption from Building Consent [PDF 281KB]
• B-004   Application for an Exemption from Building Consent [DOC 897KB]
• B-011   Application for a Code Compliance Certificate (Form 6) [PDF 259KB]
• B-011   Application for a Code Compliance Certificate (Form 6) [DOC 320KB]
• B-012   Application for a Code Compliance Certificate – Solid / Liquid Fuel Heater [PDF 286KB]
• B-012   Application for a Code Compliance Certificate - Solid / Liquid Fuel Heater [DOC 271KB]
• B-013   Application for a Certificate for Public Use (Form 15) [PDF 210KB]
• B-013   Application for a Certificate for Public Use (Form 15) [DOC 307KB]
• B-014   Withdrawal Request of a PIM and/or Building Consent Application [PDF 288KB]
• B-014   Withdrawal Request of a PIM and/or Building Consent Application [DOC 238KB]
• B-021   Application for a Certificate Of Acceptance (Form 8) [PDF 361KB]
• B-021   Application for a Certificate Of Acceptance [DOC 603KB]
• B-031   Application for Amendment to a Compliance Schedule (Form 11) [PDF 196KB]
• B-031   Application for Amendment to a Compliance Schedule [DOC 261KB]
• B-032   Certificate of Compliance with Inspection, Maintenance & Reporting Procedures (Form 12A) [DOC 39.5KB]
• B-041   Application for Land Subject to a Natural Hazard (S72 Request) [PDF 35KB]
• B-042   Application for a Common Drain Connection [PDF 34KB]
• B-043   Form of Consent – Common Drains [PDF 33KB]
• B-044   Small Sign Exemption Application Checksheet & Processing Sheet [PDF 183KB]
• B-045   Exemption for Minor Commercial Work Application Checksheet [PDF 64KB]
• B-045   Exemption for Minor Commercial Work Application Checksheet [PDF 155KB]
• B-051   Checksheet – Solid / Liquid Fuel Heating Appliance – Residential Only [PDF 144KB]
• B-051   Checksheet - Solid / Liquid Fuel Heating Appliance - Residential Only [DOC 254KB]
• B-052   Checksheet – Backflow Prevention Device [PDF 190KB]
• B-053   Checksheet – Temporary Buildings / Marquees [PDF 240KB]
• B-053   Checksheet - Temporary Buildings / Marquees [DOC 493KB]
• B-054   Checksheet – Swimming and Spa Pools and Associated Fences [PDF 216KB]
• B-054   Checksheet - Swimming and Spa Pools and Associated Fences [DOC 350KB]
• B-055   Checksheet – Shade Sails (Including Fabric Canopies & Retractable Awnings) [PDF 215KB]
• B-056   Checksheet – Residential Demolition / Removal [PDF 86KB]
• B-061   Checksheet – Project Information Memorandum (PIM) [PDF 97KB]
• B-061   Checksheet - Project Information Memorandum (PIM) [DOC 263KB]
• B-062   Checksheet – Single Residential Dwelling & Accessory Building [PDF 274KB]
• B-062   Checksheet – Single Residential Dwelling & Accessory Building [DOC 392KB]
• B-063   Checksheet – Multi Residential, Industrial & Commercial Building [PDF 306KB]
• B-063   Checksheet – Multi Residential, Industrial & Commercial Building [DOC 1.32MB]
• B-065   Checksheet – Accessible Facilities Report Template [DOC 617KB]
• B-066   Checksheet – Minor Residential Works (Internal alterations) [PDF 101KB]
• B-066   Checksheet - Minor Residential Works (Internal alterations) [DOC 247KB]
• B-067   Checksheet – Minor Plumbing and/or Drainage Work [PDF 95KB]
• B-067   Checksheet - Minor Plumbing and/or Drainage Work [DOC 243KB]
• B-068 section 1 – Specified Systems Template [DOC 362KB]
• B-068 section 2 – Listed Specified System [PDF 309KB]
• B-069 – Specified Systems Specific Design Information [DOC 262KB]
• B-112 - Solar Water Heater Application Checksheet and Processing Sheet
• B-116 - Building Consent Processing Sheet - Group Housing Companies [DOC 381KB]

Customer and designer guides

• B-301   Schedule of Fees Building Charges [PDF 171KB]
• B-302   Building Consent Application Notes - Guidance on Means of Compliance [PDF 27KB]
• B-311   Smoke Alarm Installation in Homes [PDF 71KB]
• B-312   Fire Code Requirements for SH Purpose Group [PDF 440KB]
• B-313  Portable Water Supply [PDF 397KB]
• B-314  Domestic Fire Sprinkler Systems for Houses [PDF 124KB]
• B-315  Block Garages to NZS: 4229:1999 [PDF 26KB]
• B-316  Solid and Liquid Fuel Heating Appliance [PDF 36KB]
• B-317  Building on Land that is Subject to Natural Hazards – Advice to Land Owners [PDF 171KB]
• B-321  Access & Facilities For People with Disabilities Flowchart [PDF 240KB]
• B-322  Accommodation for Elderly Persons Housing [PDF 38KB]
• B-323  Homes for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities [PDF 40KB]
• B-330  Surface Water – Collection and Disposal [PDF 53KB]
• B-332  Controlling Sediment Run-Off from Building Sites [PDF 33KB]
• B-380  Sample Drawings Information Sheet [PDF 40KB]
• B-381  "PIM for a New House" Sample Drawing [PDF 337KB]
• B-382  "Building Consent for a New House" Sample Drawing [PDF 820KB]
• B-383  "Alterations to a House" Sample Drawing [PDF 578KB]
• B-384  "New Garage" Sample Drawing [PDF 489KB]
• B-388  Requirements for the Acceptance of PS3 Producer Statements and Construction Statements [PDF 151KB]
• B-389  What You Need to Know When Booking an Inspection [PDF 34KB]
• B-390  Exemption Information Sheet – General [PDF 142KB]
• B-399  Useful Council Publications - Building [PDF 164KB]

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• B-081  Building Location Certificate  [PDF 306KB]
• B-082  Pegging Certificate  [PDF 40KB]
• B-084  Construction Statement – Pipework Testing  [PDF 36KB]
• B-085  Producer Statement Construction PS3 Template  [DOC 49KB]
• B-091  Stormwater Disposal Tests  [PDF 40KB]

• B-731 Information Sheet - Guidance on Exempt and Consented Building Work for Earthquake Damaged Buildings [PDF 189KB]
• A Guide to EQ Building Inspections [PDF 430KB]
• Guidance for risk-based building consenting (GD048) [PDF 692KB]
• Replacement of earthquake damaged buildings - existing use rights or resource consent? [PDF 112KB]

• P-001  Application for a Resource Consent (Land Use) - includes Checksheet and Fees (Form 9)  [PDF 591KB]
• P-001  Application for a Resource Consent (Land Use) - includes Checksheet and Fees (Form 9)  [DOC 1.44MB]
• P-002  Checksheet – For Applications in Living Zones [PDF 179KB]
• P-002  Checksheet – For Applications in Living Zones [DOC 256KB]
• P-003  Notice of Written Approval by a Person Affected by an Application for Resource Consent [PDF 201KB]
• P-003  Notice of Written Approval by a Person Affected by an Application for Resource Consent [DOC 595KB]
• P-004  Notice of Submission on an Application for Resource Consent (Form 13) [PDF 126KB]
• P-004  Notice of Submission on an Application for Resource Consent (Form 13) [DOC 247KB] 
• P-005  Application for a Certificate of Compliance [PDF 135KB]
• P-005  Application for a Certificate of Compliance [DOC 210KB]
• P-006  Pre-application Meeting Request [PDF 127KB]
• P-006  Pre-application Meeting Request [DOC 217KB]
• P-008  Notice of Surrender of Resource Consent [PDF 195KB]
• P-008  Notice of Surrender of Resource Consent [DOC 591KB]
• P-009  Application for an Existing Use Certificate [PDF 211KB]
• P-009  Application for an Existing Use Certificate [DOC 578KB]
• P-010  Request for Encumbrance – Family Flats  [PDF 128KB]
• P-010  Request for Encumbrance – Family Flats  [DOC 212KB]
• P-011  Request for Encumbrance – Elderly Persons Housing Units (EPH)  [PDF 128KB]
• P-011  Request for Encumbrance – Elderly Persons Housing Units (EPH)  [DOC 210KB]
• P-012  Agreement Form – Family Flats  [PDF 124KB]
• P-012  Agreement Form - Family Flats  [DOC 265KB]
• P-013  Agreement Form – Elderly Persons Housing Units (EPH)  [PDF 128KB]
• P-013  Agreement Form - Elderly Persons Housing Units (EPH)  [DOC 208KB]
• P-015  Application to Change or Cancel Resource Consent Conditions [PDF 240KB]
• P-015  Application to Change or Cancel Resource Consent Conditions [DOC 751KB]
• P-020 Application to become an approved consultant (streamline programme) [PDF 120KB]
• P-020 Application to become an approved consultant (streamline programme) [WORD 530KB]
• P-030a Permitted Temporary Accommodation – Residential [PDF 212KB]
• P-030a Permitted Temporary Accommodation – Residential [WORD 683KB]
• P-030b Permitted Temporary Accommodation – Business & Other Non-residential Activity [PDF 182KB]
• P-030b Permitted Temporary Accommodation – Business & Other Non-residential Activity [WORD 683KB]
• P-030c Permitted Temporary Accommodation – Construction Depots & Storage Facilities [PDF 181KB]
• P-030c Permitted Temporary Accommodation – Construction Depots & Storage Facilities [WORD 588KB]
• P-031a Application for Site Specific Approval – Residential [PDF 224KB]
• P-031a Application for Site Specific Approval – Residential [WORD 682KB]
• P-031b Application for Site Specific Approval – Business & Other Non-residential Activity [PDF 223KB]
• P-031b Application for Site Specific Approval – Business & Other Non-residential Activity [WORD 686KB]
• P-031c Application for Site Specific Approval – Construction Depots & Storage Facilities [PDF 196KB]
• P-031c Application for Site Specific Approval – Construction Depots & Storage Facilities [WORD 587KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #1 – Business and Other Non-residential Activity - Retailing, office, travellers accommodation, food & beverage outlets, places of entertainment, education activities, day care, health facilities, spiritual facilities – Business, Central City and Special Purpose Zones [PDF 62KB or Word 259KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #2 – Business and Other Non-residential Activity - Retailing, office, educational activities, day care, health facilities, spiritual facilities - Living, Open Space, Rural and Cultural Zones [PDF 67KB or Word 264KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #3 – Business & Other Non-residential Activity - Industrial activities [PDF 65KB or Word 255KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #4 – Residential - One additional accommodation unit [PDF 75KB or Word 254KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #5 – Residential - Two or more accommodation units [PDF 72KB or Word 275KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #6 – Construction Depots and Storage Facilities [PDF 67KB or Word 270KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #7 – Business and Other Non-residential Activity - Retail premises, offices, visitor facilities, health care services, places of assembly, community facilities, kohanga reo, marae - Town Centre, Industrial and Boat Harbour Zones [PDF 61KB or Word 259KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #8 – Business and Other Non-residential Activity - Retail premises, offices, health care services, places of assembly, community facilities, kohanga reo, marae - Residential, Residential Conservation, Small Settlement, Papakainga, Rural, Rural Residential and Recreation Reserve Zones [PDF 63KB or Word 262KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #9 – Business and Other Non-residential Activity - Industrial activities [PDF 68KB or Word 253KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #10 – Residential - One additional accommodation unit [PDF 67KB or Word 255KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #11 – Residential - Two or more accommodation units [PDF 68KB or Word 271KB]
• P-033 Checksheet #12 – Construction Depots and Storage Facilities [PDF 61KB or Word 255KB]

Resource Management pamphlets and information

• P-301  Resource Consent Schedule of Fees [PDF 36KB]
• P-302  Guide to Resource Consent Processing Costs [PDF 399KB]
• P-303 Discounts for the Late Processing of Resource Consent Applications [PDF 384KB]
• P-305 Resource Consent Applications - Streamline Application Programme [PDF 145KB]
• P-310  A Guide to Making an Application for Resource Consent [PDF 126KB]
• P-320  Pamphlet - Resource Consent Applications - Cost and Process [PDF 47KB]
• P-321  Pamphlet - Neighbours Consent [PDF 47.3KB]
• P-322  Pamphlet - Fast Track Process [PDF 40.6KB]
• P-323  Pamphlet - Pre-application Meetings [PDF 189KB]
• P-324  Pamphlet - Guide to Preparing an Assessment of Envionmental Effects (simple example) [PDF 242KB]
• P-325  Pamphlet - Guide to Preparing an Assessment of Environmental Effects (complex example) [PDF 144KB]
• P-326  Pamphlet - Resource Consents Hearings [PDF 85.9KB]
• P-327  Pamphlet - "Small Scale" Home Based Employment [PDF 195KB]
• P-328  Pamphlet - So You Want to Build a Family Flat [PDF 42.3KB]
• P-329  Pamphlet - So You Want to Relocate a Building [PDF 35.6KB]
• P-330  Pamphlet - Retail Activities in the Business 3B and 4 Zones [PDF 703KB]
• P-331  Pamphlet - Elderly Persons Housing [PDF 29.4KB]
• P-340  Resource Management Hearing Procedure (Hearings Panel) [PDF 83.9KB]
• P-341  Resource Managment Hearing Procedure (Commissioner) [PDF 84.6KB]
• P-342  Pre-hearing Meetings [PDF 99.9KB]
• P-343  Appeal and Resource Consent Information [PDF 84.6KB]
• P-344  Protected and Listed Street Trees [PDF 94KB]
• P-350  City Plan: Summary of Rules for Residential Units in Living Zone 1 [PDF 352KB]
• P-351  City Plan: Summary of Rules for Residential Units in Living Zone 2 [PDF 342KB]
• P-352  City Plan: Summary of Rules for Residential Units in Living Zone 3 [PDF 78.1KB]
• P-351  City Plan: Summary of Rules for Residential Units in Living Zone H [PDF 515KB]

• P-050 - Application for Subdivision Consent [PDF 1.5MB]
• P-050 - Application for Subdivision Consent [DOC 1.29KB]
• Application for Right of Way Approval [PDF 35KB]
• Application for Road or Right of Way Name [PDF 48KB]
• Title Plan Certification Request [PDF 27KB]
• Subdivision Fees Checklist [PDF 24KB]
• P-304 - Subdivision Consent Schedule of Fees [PDF 159KB]

• B-054  Checksheet - Swimming and Spa Pools and Associated Fences [PDF 294KB]
• SP3  Application for a site inspection [PDF 32KB]
• SP4  Alternative solution for paling fences [PDF 101KB]
• SP5  Application for special exemption [PDF 134KB]
• SP7  Notice to be affixed to doors giving access to pool enclosure [PDF 408KB]

• Application for the use of footpath for hospitality activities [PDF 168KB]
• Sewer or storm water property connection request for road opening application [PDF 385KB]
• Structure on street application [PDF 31KB]
• Temporary use of legal road application [PDF 309KB]
• Vehicle crossing application [PDF 102KB]
• Water discharge application [PDF 312KB]
• Application for a Water Connection (WS1) [PDF 63KB]

Authorising Unit: Environmental Policy and Approvals

Last reviewed: Friday, December 02, 2011

Next review: Sunday, December 02, 2012

Keywords: building, form, planning