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Is a building consent required for erecting a marquee?
If the marquee is not more than 50 m² and is for Public assembly and it will be standing less than 30 days – No.
If the marquee will be standing more than 30 days – Yes
If the marquee is greater than 50 m² and is for Public assembly - Yes.
If the marquee is greater than 100 m² – Yes
Note: notwithstanding the above, in certain situations a building consent may be required for multiple marquees of less than 30m², please discuss with a Building Consent Officer to determine whether or not a consent is required.
Cost of a building consent for a marquee
If the marquee is to be erected by a suitably qualified person, whose details are on file with the council and they provide the appropriate producer statement. A fee applies (see fee schedule link below)
If the marquee is to be erected by someone other than a suitably qualified person and/or the council is to provide an inspection. A fee applies (see fee schedule link below)
Multiple Marquees
A maxiumum of three marquees may be included in one application provided the following conditions are met:
- marquees are on the same property/reserve
- are for the same duration of time
- are supplied and erected by the same company/individual
If the marquee is not more than 100 m², is for private use and will be standing for less than 30 days - No
Contact Details
marquee, building consent, cost, fee, erection, temporary
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