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10.1 Private household playground equipment (10. Playground equipment)

Playground equipment doesn't require a building consent if it's for a single household and under 3 metres high.
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 > 10. Playground equipment > 10.1 Private household playground equipment

4.6 Minor alteration to drains (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can alter an existing private drain without a building consent in a dwelling.
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 > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.6 Minor alteration to drains

3.4 Internal linings and finishes in existing dwelling (3. Windows, doors and walls)

Building consent is not needed to replace or alter a dwelling's internal linings and wall, ceiling and floor finishes.
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 > 3. Windows, doors and walls > 3.4 Internal linings and finishes in existing dwelling

Apply for building consent

Making a good building consent application, who should apply, how to apply and what the costs cover.
Projects & consents > Apply for building consent

6.2. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - Engineer (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm if you engage a chartered professional engineer to design or review the de
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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.2. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - Chartered Profes

2023/029: An authority's refusal of an application for a discretionary exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent

This determination considers an authority's decision to refuse an application for a discretionary exemption from the requirement to obtain building consent, under clause 2 of Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004. The determination considers the authority’s reasons for refusal, and whether a discretionary exemption can be considered after the building work has been completed.
Determination 2023/029 [PDF 581 KB] Date issued: 26 October 2023

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Otorohanga District Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, 41, 42A, Schedule 1 Clause 2
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2017/004: Regarding the issue of a notice to fix for building work undertaken without building consent

This determination considers building work done without consent to an existing house: the building work included the replacement of insulation and external wall cladding, installation of jack trusses, and affixing cladding over an existing cladding. The determination discusses whether the building work was exempt from the need to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Building Act, the drafting of the notice to fix and the remedies, and whether a building consent authority can withdraw a notice to fix.
Determination 2017/004 [PDF 130 KB] Date issued: 20 January 2017

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, Schedule 1
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Choosing the right people for your type of building work

Understand who you may need to hire for your building or renovation project.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work

Granny flat resources for councils

Resources to help councils support homeowners through the granny flats exemption process.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Building a granny flat: resources > Councils

2017/001: Authority's exercise of its powers of decision to issue a notice to fix for building work carried out without building consent

This determination considers building work done without consent to an existing workshop in a commercial building: the building work included installing storage racks and internal partitions, and the installation of sanitary and kitchen facilities. The determination discusses whether the work was exempt from the need to obtain a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Building Act, and whether the building had undergone a change of use.
Determination 2017/001 [PDF 264 KB] Date issued: 17 January 2017

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, 114, 115, Schedule 1
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