Do you need consent

If you are planning a project that involves demolishing, constructing, or altering a building, it is likely you will need some form of consent before you proceed. You will find details here.

Exemptions - Changes to the Building Act

Since 16 October 2008, changes to Schedule One of Building Act 2004 mean the number of building projects that do not require Building Consent has increased.

If you have questions about the exemptions contained in Schedule One, check the guidelines on the Department of Building and Housing's website.

Before you begin

Check to see if your proposed building work complies with the requirements of the District Plan, or is already provided for by an existing Resource Consent. If it isn't, you may need to apply for Resource Consent. Do this by contacting the Planning Department.

City Planning contact details

Phone: 03 477 4000
Fax: 03 474 3451
Email: planning@dcc.govt.nz

Location:
Planning Enquiries Desk, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin

Postal address:
PO Box 5045, Moray Place, Dunedin 9058 New Zealand

Next steps

Check with Building Control to see if you need building consent for your proposed building work. Most types of building work will require a building consent, including:

All alterations to buildings including structural changes
Plumbing and drainage
Installation of heating appliances
Significant earthworks
Fences over two metres high
Retaining walls
Swimming pools
Solar water heating installations (Solar Water Heating applications exempt from building consent fees. Exemption to be reviewed November 2009).

Building Control contact details

Phone: 03 477 4000
Fax: 03 474 3366
Email: dcc@dcc.govt.nz

Location:
Building Enquiries Desk, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, 50 The Octagon, Dunedin