2026/005: The decision to grant a building consent under section 72 on land that is subject to a natural hazard of inundation

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This determination considers an authority’s decision to grant a building consent under section 72 for the construction of a new dwelling on a property that is subject or likely to be subject to the natural hazard of inundation.

It considers whether the hazard is likely and whether ‘adequate provision’ has been made to protect the land, building work and other property.

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