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Changes to allow small standalone dwellings (granny flats) to be built without building consent

A proposed building consent exemption for small standalone dwellings is expected to be in force by early 2026.
Getting started > Future of the Building System > Changes to allow small standalone dwellings (granny flats) to be built without building consent

Remediation, repair and, urgent works

Following an emergency, some buildings may require remediation or urgent works to reduce the risk to people.
Managing buildings > Managing buildings in an emergency > Remediation, repair and, urgent works

Building work that doesn't need a building consent

Find out all the information you need to know before starting work that is exempt from the building consent process.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent

Ensuring building work complies with the law

Understand how to comply with the building code when applying a building consent exemption.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Everything you need to know > Ensuring building work complies with the law

Future of the Building System

The Future of the Building System programme overview.
Getting started > Future of the Building System

Everything you need to know

Some projects do not need a building consent under the Building Act 2004. Find out everything you need to know.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Everything you need to know

Exempt building work guidance

Find out the technical requirements for exempt building work categorised by project type.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance

Check if you need consents

Learn what building work needs a consent, and what may be exempt.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents

Te reo Māori: Building and Construction Terms

Standardised building and construction words and terms in te reo Māori.
Te reo Māori: Building and Construction Terms

Notes for single-storey detached buildings: 2.1 to 2.5 (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Before you start on a single-storey detached building, there are several things you need to consider.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Exempt building work guidance > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > Notes for single-storey detached buildings: 2.1 to 2.5
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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: