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Restrictions to be eased on garden sheds

The Government is easing building consent conditions for single-storey detached buildings.

Building consent changes for small standalone dwellings (granny flats)

A building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings, known as granny flats, was announced by the Government, and means by early 2026 they could be built without a building consent.

Building consent exemptions

Information for councils about the updated building consent exemptions that came into effect on 31 August 2020.

Building consent exemptions tool

Buildit allows homeowners to answer a few questions about a project to see if it needs a building consent.

Amendments to building consent exemptions

We work with the sector to make improvements and additions to the list of building work that can be undertaken without requiring a building consent.

This information is published by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Chief Executive. It is a general guide only and, if used, does not relieve any person of the obligation to consider any matter to which the information relates according to the circumstances of the particular case. Expert advice may be required in specific circumstances. Where this information relates to assisting people: