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13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground (13. Support structures)

A building consent is not needed for retaining walls up to 1.5 metres high that are not supporting any additional load.
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 > 13.2 Retaining walls up to 1.5 metres depth of ground

2019/035: Regarding the refusal to issue an exemption under Schedule 1(2) of the Act for a proposed horse shelter

This determination considers whether a proposed horse shelter was exempt from the need for a building consent under Schedule 1 of the Act and also whether the authority was correct to refuse to issue an exemption under Schedule 1(2).  The determination discusses what an authority can consider when considering whether to grant a discretionary exemption under Schedule 1(2).

Determination 2019/035 [PDF 169 KB] Date issued: 24 July 2019

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6.1. Porches and verandas up to 20 square metres (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

A building consent is usually not required for work related to an attached porch or veranda up to 20 square 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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.1. Porches and verandas up to 20 square metres

2.9 Demolition of detached building (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

A building consent is not required to demolish a detached building up to 3 storeys 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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.9 Demolition of detached building

14.3 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of less than 40 square metres in size (14. Other structures)

No building consent required for a roof-mounted solar panel array that measure less than 40 square 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 > 14. Other structures > 14.3 Roof-mounted solar panel arrays of less than 40 square metres in size

9.1 Fences and hoardings (9. Fencing and restrictions)

A building consent is not required for fences or hoardings up to 2.5 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 > 9. Fencing and restrictions > 9.1 Fences and hoardings

8.6 Ground floor awnings up to 20 sqm (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

A building consent is usually not required to attach an awning to the ground-floor or first-storey level of a building.
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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.6 Ground floor awnings up to 20 sqm

Apply for building consent

Making a good building consent application, who should apply, how to apply and what the costs cover.
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6.3. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - LBP (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Porches and verandas can be built up to 30sqm 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 > Exempt building work guidance > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.3. Porches and verandas exceeding 20 sqm in floor area but not exceeding 30 sqm - LBP

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
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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: