Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to primary navigation
Building Performance
Site search

Popular searches

  1. Why contracts are valuable
    Consumer protection measures
  2. Use licensed people for restricted building work
    Choosing the right people for your type of building work
  3. Work that doesn't require a building consent
    Schedule 1 guidance
  4. Post-emergency building assessment
  5. Determinations
    Rulings on building work disputes
  6. E2 External moisture
    Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods
 
Menu Search

Search

Search Building Performance

Applying filters will narrow down your search results

Search the site using smart filters

Show me

Clear search

Search results

Showing 71-80 of 1000 results for consent exemption
Sorted by relevancy

Updated guidance for remediation work in flood damaged buildings

Updated guidance has been released to assist with navigating remediation and recovery work in flood damaged buildings.
News and updates > Updated guidance for remediation work in flood damaged buildings

2017/086: Refusal to grant exemption from the requirement to obtain a building consent for recladding a house

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to grant an exemption under Schedule 1(2) for work to reclad a house. The determination also discusses whether the cladding was likely to be exempt from the requirement for a building consent under Schedule 1(1).

Determination 2017/086 [PDF 223 KB] Date issued: 1 December 2017

About this document

Primary topic:
Building Act Interpretation
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
Schedule 1
Show details

8.3. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Carports can be built up to 40sqm if they are designed or built by 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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.3. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Licensed Building Practitioner

2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

A building consent is usually not required for small buildings such as garden sheds, cabins and sleepouts.
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 > 2.1 Single-storey detached buildings not exceeding 10 square metres

1.5 Removal of structures (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

This exemption allows for the removal of building work where the design was carried out by an engineer.
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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.5 Removal of structures

2.7. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Licensed Building Practitioner (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

This exemption allows for polesheds or hay barns to be built up to 110sqm in rural zones 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 > 2.7. Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones – Licensed Building Practitioner

8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

Carports can be built up to 40sqm if they are designed or the design is reviewed by an engineer.
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 > 8.2. Carports between 20 and 40 sqm in floor area – Chartered Professional Engineer

8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

An awning can be built up to 30sqm in certain circumstances if designed or the design is supervised by a 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 > 8. Shelters, shades and carports > 8.8. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size – Licensed Building Practitioner

13.3 Retaining walls up to 3 metres depth of ground (13. Support structures)

This exemption covers retaining walls in rural zones which are designed or reviewed by 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 > Exempt building work guidance > 13. Support structures > 13.3 Retaining walls up to 3 metres depth of ground

2024/019: The refusal of a Schedule 1 discretionary exemption for partial reclad of a dwelling

This determination considers an authority’s decision to refuse to grant a discretionary exemption under clause 2 of Schedule 1 for building work to partially reclad a house. It also considers the application of clause 1 of Schedule 1 which allows general repairs, maintenance and replacement to be carried out without building consent.

Determination 2024/019 [PDF 3 MB] Date issued: 30 April 2024

About this document

Primary topic:
Alterations to existing buildings
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, Schedule 1, Schedule 1 Clause 2 Territorial and regional authority discretionary exemptions
Show details
Top

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: