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2025/054: The authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for replacing cladding without building consent

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a contravention of section 40, for building work to replace external cladding without building consent. The determination discusses whether the building work to replace the cladding is exempt from building consent under clause 1 of Schedule 1 of the Act, in particular, whether the cladding is ‘comparable’.
Determination 2025/054 [PDF 165 KB] Date issued: 31 October 2025

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Auckland Council
Section of the Building Act:
164, 40 and 42A
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2.8 Repair or replacement of outbuilding (2. Detached, standalone buildings)

A building consent is usually not required to replace or repair outbuildings and private swimming pools.
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 > 2.8 Repair or replacement of outbuilding

4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage (4. Plumbing and drainage)

A range of plumbing work can be done without a building consent as long as it's done by an authorised person.
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 > 4.1 Repair, maintenance, and replacement of sanitary plumbing and drainage

6.5 Pergolas (6. Porches, verandas and pergolas)

Pergolas 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 > 6. Porches, verandas and pergolas > 6.5 Pergolas

10.2 Certain public playground equipment (10. Playground equipment)

Public playgrounds can be built by certain public or licenced organisations if designed 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 > 10. Playground equipment > 10.2 Certain public playground equipment

1.4 Removal of building element (1. General alterations, maintenance and removal)

Removing an element from a building up to 3 storeys high may not 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 > 1. General alterations, maintenance and removal > 1.4 Removal of building element

2023/014: The requirement for a building consent for building work to a relocated building

This determination considers the authority’s decision to require a building consent for work carried out to a relocated dwelling to extend a kitchen into an area that was previously an enclosed veranda and close in an area that was previously the entrance to a back door. The decision turns on whether the building work falls within the scope of building work exempt under clause 15 of Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004 from the requirement to obtain building consent.
Determination 2023/014 [PDF 1015 KB] Date issued: 31 May 2023

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Primary topic:
Schedule 1
Council:
Waitaki District Council
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14.6 Temporary storage stacks (14. Other structures)

Temporary stacks of goods or materials used in construction can be built without a 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 > 14. Other structures > 14.6 Temporary storage stacks

4.2 Drainage access points (4. Plumbing and drainage)

An authorised person can work on a drain via a purpose-made access point without 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 > 4.2 Drainage access points

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
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