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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

2025/014: An authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a detached toilet building

This determination considers a notice to fix alleging the owner has carried out building work without building consent in contravention of section 40 of the Building Act.

The determination considers the exemption contained in clause 7 of Schedule 1 of the Act, the evidential threshold required for a notice to fix to be issued, and the remedies in the notice.

Determination 2025/014 [PDF 367 KB] Date issued: 12 March 2025

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 165, Schedule 1
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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

13.1 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

3.3 Internal walls and doorways in existing building (3. Windows, doors and walls)

A building consent is usually not required to construct, alter or remove an internal wall or doorway.
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 > 3.3 Internal walls and doorways in existing building

Obligations and responsibilities of owner-builders and their building project

If you're an owner-builder, you may be exempt from needed an LBP for your Restricted Building Work.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Owner-builder obligations

8.7. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size - Chartered Professional Engineer (8. Shelters, shades and carports)

An awning can be built up to 30sqm in certain instances If the designed or the design is supervised 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 > 8.7. Ground floor awnings between 20 and 30 sqm in size - Chartered Professional Engineer

2021/029: Regarding the authority’s refusal to grant an exemption from building consent

This determination considers whether the authority was correct to refuse to grant a discretionary exemption under Schedule 1(2) for additional plumbing fixtures and the insulation of an external wall. The determination discusses what an authority considers when deciding to grant a discretionary exemption under Schedule 1(2).

Determination 2021/029 [PDF 563 KB] Date issued: 22 December 2021

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
South Wairarapa District Council
Section of the Building Act:
40, 42A, schedule 1
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Understand your land so you design well

You can learn the latest about your land, and any requirements you'll need to meet before building.
Getting started > Stages of the building process > Understand your land

2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

Certain unoccupied buildings that don't normally pose a safety risk don't require 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 > 2. Detached, standalone buildings > 2.5 Unoccupied detached buildings for housing fixed plants or machinery
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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: