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Building a granny flat: resources

Resources to plan, design, build and complete a granny flat under the building consent exemption.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Building a granny flat: resources

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 exempt 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 > Work you can do without a building consent > Ensuring exempt building work complies with the law

Tiny houses and Schedule 1 exemptions

Find out about Schedule 1 exemptions for detached buildings and retrofitting a kitchen and or bathroom.
Getting started > Tiny houses > Tiny houses and Schedule 1 exemptions

Lead-free plumbing requirements and transition arrangements for 2 May 2026

Changes are coming to the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products.
News and updates > Lead-free plumbing requirements and transition arrangements for 2 May 2026

Granny flats exemption guidance

Guidance to support the use of the granny flats 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 > Granny flats exemption guidance

Granny flats foundations guidance

Practical help on selecting and designing foundations for granny flats.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Granny flats foundations guidance

Future of the Building System

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

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

Granny flat resources for homeowners

Resources to help you plan, design, build, and complete a granny flat under the building consent exemption.

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Building a granny flat: resources > Homeowners
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