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2.2. Single-storey detached buildings between 10 and 30sqm in floor area, using lightweight material (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

This exemption allows for small buildings to be built up to 30sqm constructed of lightweight materials.

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 > 2.2. Single-storey detached buildings between 10 and 30sqm in floor area, using lightweight material

9.3 Height-restriction gantries (9. Fencing and restrictions)

A building consent is not required for height-restricting gantries.

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 > 9. Fencing and restrictions > 9.3 Height-restriction gantries

13.1 Structures supporting water pipes (13. Support structures)

Structures supporting water pipes do not need a building consent in certain instances.

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 > 13. Support structures > 13.1 Structures supporting water pipes

14.7 Plinths (14. Other structures)

A plinth is exempt from needing a building consent if it is designed by a chartered professional engineer.

4.3 Repair and maintenance of existing water heater (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can maintain water heaters associated with buildings without needing 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 > Exempt building work guidance > 4. Plumbing and drainage > 4.3 Repair and maintenance of existing water heater

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

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

12.1. Signs up to 6 square metres, with 3 metre height limit (12. Signage)

A sign doesn't require a building consent if its face is under 6 square metres, and height is below 3 metres.

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 > 12. Signage > 12.1. Signs up to 6 square metres, with 3 metre height limit

Plan a granny flat: step-by-step guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions and process stages for planning granny flats built using the building consent exemption. It clarifies roles and responsibilities for key parties and explains important steps and considerations.

Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Building a granny flat: resources > Step-by-step guides > Plan

Granny flat resources for builders

Resources for builders supporting homeowners through the granny flats exemption process.

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

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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:

with compliance with the Building Act, it is published under section 175 of the Building Act
with a Weathertight Services claim, it is published under section 12 of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006.

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