| Type | Estimated project value | # of Sample Consents | Average total consent fees (inc. GST) | Highest* total consent fees (inc. GST) |
| Residential accessory building (habitable) Sleepouts etc. |
1. $0 to $19,999 2. $20,000 to $100,000 3. Over $100,000 to $299,999 4. Over $300,000 to $499,999 |
Sample too small 21 Sample too small No consents received No consents received |
- $4,266 - - |
- $5,542 - - |
| Residential accessory building (non-habitable) Garages, Carports etc. |
1. $0 to $19,999 2. $20,000 to $100,000 3. Over $100,000 to $299,999 4. Over $300,000 to $499,999 |
30 134 25 Sample too small No consents received |
$2,758 $3,394 $4,968 - |
$4,555 $6,923 $8,908 - |
| Residential dwelling detached |
1. $0 to $19,999 2. $20,000 to $100,000 3. Over $100,000 to $299,999 4. Over $300,000 to $499,999 5. Over $500,000 |
Sample too small 19 625 901 480 |
- $4,829 $6,160 $6,830 $9,869 |
- $7,207 $13,316 $12,892 $21,864 |
| Residential external alterations and additions |
1. $0 to $19,999 2. $20,000 to $100,000 3. Over $100,000 to $299,999 4. Over $300,000 to $499,999 5. Over $500,000 |
109 501 387 125 71 |
$2,867 $3,776 $5,037 $5,889 $7,463 |
$6,290 $8,733 $11,205 $12,065 $13,855 |
| Residential internal alterations only |
1. $0 to $19,999 2. $20,000 to $100,000 3. Over $100,000 to $299,999 4. Over $300,000 to $499,999 |
51 30 Sample too small No consents received No consents received |
$2,244 $2,587 - - |
$4,250 $3,690 - - |
| Residential multi-unit dwelling |
1. $0 to $19,999 4. Over $500,000 to $999,999 5. Over $1,000,000 |
Sample too small Sample too small 123 103 |
- $11,059 $26,694 |
- $25,640 $132,745 |
| Residential plumbing and drainage |
1. $0 to $19,999 2. $20,000 to $100,000 3. Over $100,000 to $299,999 |
34 7 Sample too small No consents received No consents received |
$2,084 $5,012 - |
$3,747 $8,644 - |
Note:
* 'Sample too small' is when there are six or less building consents in the last financial year
* The highest value is the average of the three highest invoiced values. Consents will cost more when:
- there are more requests for information (RFI's);
- the value of the building work is higher;
- the land is TC3 category;
- the building is on a hill site;
- the land has natural hazardous conditions (e.g. flood management area, rockfall, etc.);
- the consent contains more than one building (e.g.an outbuilding, family flat etc.);
- due to the complexity of the build, additional inspections may be required;
- the consent requires specialist review (e.g. structural, geo-tech or fire engineer, etc);
- the consent is for a 'multi-unit' building; and
- the design is more complex (e.g. multiple storey's, more than two claddings, featuring alternative solutions, etc.).
Disclaimer: The Christchurch City Council is not able to provide you at lodgement of your application with the total consent fee for your project. This fee is finalised only at the end of your project. Therefore, the information provided in this Guide is intended for your general use and information purposes only. The fees shown are from all building consent fees charged within the 2015/16 financial year for different project categories and project value ranges. The highest fee charged for a project category is indicative only. The Christchurch City Council accepts no liability for your reliance on this Guide.