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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

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

Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

Territorial or regional authorities can use their discretion to exempt any building work from a building consent.
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 > Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions

Tiny houses

Information to ensure that tiny houses as buildings are safe, healthy and durable for their intended use.
Getting started > Tiny houses

Changes to the granny flats building consent exemption from 8 October 2026

Changes to the granny flats building consent exemption from 8 October 2026 will allow more building products and easier servicing options. New foundations guidance is also available.
News and updates > Changes to the granny flats building consent exemption from 8 October 2026

Transcript: good to know – understanding the granny flats exemption

This video explains how the granny flats exemption works. Understanding the granny flats exemption [YouTube, 3 minutes] It covers: when a building consent is not required. the conditions for using the exemption. the roles and responsibilities involved. the key steps in the process.
Transcripts > Transcript: good to know – understanding the granny flats exemption

Building consent exemptions for work carried out or supervised by an LBP

Certain building projects can be done without a building consent if you engage a licensed building practitioner.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Building consent exemptions for work carried out or supervised by an LBP

2.4. Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 sqm in floor area (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

This exemption allows for single-storey detached buildings up to 30sqm with the help of an LBP.
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 > 2.4. Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 30 sqm in floor area

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 consent exemptions for work designed and reviewed by an engineer

Certain building projects can be done without a building consent if you engage a chartered professional engineer.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Check if you need consents > Building work that doesn't need a building consent > Building consent exemptions for work designed and reviewed by an engineer
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