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Proposed fees and charges - Regulatory services

Last updated: 18 Jun 2025 10:18am

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Resource Consents

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Group (from 2021 LTP)Community and Planning
Fees for Land Use Planning Activities
Section 36(1) of the Resource Management Act 1991 enables the Council to charge a fixed deposit. Section 36(3) allows for additional fees to recover actual and reasonable costs in cases where the fixed deposit is inadequate. Application costs that exceed the deposit will be subject to additional charges at the rates and disbursements set out in the following schedules. For those applications that attract a fixed deposit, a receipt will be issued at the time of payment. A GST invoice will be issued at the completion of processing.
Non-Notified Land Use Consents
Category A  No charge

Category A Applications

  • Pruning work or removal of a significant tree identified in schedule A1.3;
  • *Murals;
  • Replacing a roof of a significant building identified in schedule A1.1;
  • Earthquake strengthening affecting the protected part a building or structure identified in Schedule A1.1;
  • Restoration of a building or structure that has a Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Category 1 listing as detailed in Schedule A1.1;
  • Additions and alteration to the protected part of a building or structure identified in Schedule A1.1 that are required to achieve compliance with fire or access requirements of the Building Code.

Category A only applies to non-notified applications, except for a tree identified in Schedule A1.3 of the District Plan.

Category B (deposit) $1,080.00 $1,120.00 $40.00 4%

Category B Applications

  • Rural or rural-residential zone accessory buildings, and Residential zone accessory buildings including carports and garages);
  • Dwelling alterations including decks and pergolas resulting in minor breach of bulk and location performance standard where density of residential activity complies (except as covered by Category C);
  • New dwellings where density of residential activity complies (except as covered by Category C);
  • Signs except for permanent hoardings
Category C (deposit)  $1,850.00 $1,920.00 $70.00 4%

Category C Applications

  • Retaining walls and/or Earthworks;
  • Structures, which includes new dwellings and accessory buildings located in a Landscape Management Area or an Urban Landscape Conservation Area;
  • New dwellings and dwelling alterations not covered by Category A or B; New buildings in a townscape/heritage precinct;
  • Alteration to buildings located in a townscape/heritage precinct or to scheduled buildings not covered by Category A;
  • Community support activities;
  • Permanent hoarding signs;
  • National Environmental Standard (Soil )
Non-Notified resource consent applications
All non-notified resource consent applications not provided for by other categories will be charged at the Category C rate (deposit and actual cost above the deposit)
Non-Notified Subdivision consents applications
All non-notified subdivision applications will be charged a deposit and actual cost above the deposit. Engineering, geotechnical and contamination input will be an additional fee that recovers actual cost.
Fees for Subdivision Activities
Non–Notified Subdivision Consents (deposit) $2,750.00 $2,860.00 $110.00 4%
Non-Notified Land Use and Subdivision consent applications
Land Use and Subdivisions: If the application is complex or significant, or specialist advice is needed, a higher deposit may be required.
Notified Land Use Consents 
Limited Notified Land Use Consents (deposit) $6,200.00 $6,450.00 $250.00 4%
Publicly Notified Land Use Consents (deposit) $9,800.00 $10,100.00 $300.00 3%
Boundary Activity Notice Deposit $520.00 $540.00 $20.00 4%
Related Land Use Consents
Certificates of compliance (Section 139) (deposit) $1,000.00 $1,040.00 $40.00 4%
Change or cancellation of conditions of land use consents (Section 127(1)(b)) (deposit) $980.00 $1,020.00 $40.00 4%
Existing use certificate (Section 139A) (deposit) $1,150.00 $1,200.00 $50.00 4%
Extension of time for land use consents. (Section 125(1)(b)) (deposit) $750.00 $780.00 $30.00 4%
Surrender of resource consent (s138) $210.00 $220.00 $10.00 5%
If the application is complex or significant, or specialist advice is needed, a higher deposit may be required before proceeding.
Marginal or Temporary Activity Notice (deposit) $520.00 $540.00 $20.00 4%
Outline plan of works (Section 176A) (deposit) $1,500.00 $1,560.00 $60.00 4%
Notified Subdivision Consents
Limited Notified Subdivision Consents (deposit) $6,200.00 $6,450.00 $250.00 4%
Publicly Notified Subdivision Consents (deposit) $9,800.00 $10,100.00 $300.00 3%
Related Subdivision Consent Matters
Certified copy of Council Resolution (fixed fee) $270.00 $280.00 $10.00 4%
Change or cancellation of conditions of subdivision consents (Section 127(1) (deposit)) $1,600.00 $1,650.00 $50.00 3%
Approving, certification fee for survey plans (except 224(c)) (per certificate) (deposit) $580.00 $600.00 $20.00 3%
Combined 223 and 224(c) application (deposit) $1,050.00 $1,090.00 $40.00 4%
Section 226 application including certification (deposit) $900.00 $940.00 $40.00 4%
Compliance with subdivision consent conditions (Section 224(c)) (deposit) $880.00 $915.20 $35.20 4%
Extension of time for subdivision consents (Section 125(1)(b)) (deposit) $810.00 $840.00 $30.00 4%
s240 Covenants (deposit) $580.00 $600.00 $20.00 3%
s241 Amalgamation of Allotments (deposit) $330.00 $340.00 $10.00 3%
Objections to decisions of subdivision consents (Section 357) and fees (Section 357B)  No fee
Preparation of consent notices, certificates, bonds, partial or full release/discharge of bonds, revocation of easements (fixed fee, but any legal fees recovered at cost) $330.00 $340.00 $10.00 3%
Section 221 application (deposit) $1,370.00 $1,425.00 $55.00 4%
Bond renewal (fixed fee) $290.00 $300.00 $10.00 3%
Section 243 application (deposit) $630.00 $650.00 $20.00 3%
If the application is complex or significant, or specialist advice is needed, a higher deposit may be required before proceeding. Fees will be discussed with the applicant in advance. Engineering, geotechnical, contamination and any other technical input will be an additional fee that recovers actual cost
Payment of Final Fee for Subdivision Applications: The final fee should be paid promptly after being sent an invoice. If there are any outstanding interim invoices they will be required to be paid before the Section 224 Certificate will be released
Planning - Other Legislation
Planning certificates for the sale of liquor (deposit) $290.00 $305.00 $15.00 5%
Cancellation of building line restriction (Section 327A Local Government Act 1974) (deposit) $350.00 $365.00 $15.00 4%
Right of way (Section 348 Local Government Act 1974)  (deposit) $900.00 $940.00 $40.00 4%
Right of way application for sealing (Section 348 Local Government Act 1974)  $260.00 $270.00 $10.00 4%
Overseas Investment Commission Certificate (deposit) $350.00 $365.00 $15.00 4%
Converting a cross lease into a fee simple (deposit) $330.00 $345.00 $15.00 5%
Designations/Heritage Orders/Plan Changes
Plan changes (privately initiated) (deposit and additional charges at cost) $30,000.00 $31,200.00 $1,200.00 4%
Heritage order applications (deposit and additional charges at cost) $3,000.00 $3,120.00 $120.00 4%
Notice of requirement for designations (Section 168) (deposit and additional charges at cost) $10,000.00 $10,400.00 $400.00 4%
Minor modifications (Section 181) (deposit and additional charges at cost) $1,000.00 $1,040.00 $40.00 4%
Uplifting designations  No charge
For Designations/Heritage Orders/Plan Changes (privately initiated) following payment of the relevant deposit, the Council may, at its discretion, invoice for the additional charges at cost on a monthly basis and may stop work on the application until such time as the relevant invoice has been paid
Processing Costs
Processing of notified land use and subdivision applications and any additional charges applying to any other planning application listed above will be charged at the following rates: 
Principal Advisor/Team Leader/Specialist input (senior level) from another Council department (per hour) $197.00 $205.00 $8.00 4%
Specialist input (junior/intermediate level) from another Council department (per hour) $177.00 $185.00 $8.00 5%
Senior Planner (per hour) $197.00 $205.00 $8.00 4%
Associate Senior Planner (per hour) $188.00 $195.00 $7.00 4%
Planner (per hour) $177.00 $185.00 $8.00 5%
Graduate Planner (per hour) $140.00 $143.00 $3.00 2%
Development contributions officer (per hour) $138.00 $143.00 $5.00 4%
Compliance and Monitoring Officer (per hour) $138.00 $143.00 $5.00 4%
Planning Technician (per hour) $125.00 $131.00 $6.00 5%
Administrative Officers (per hour) $108.00 $114.00 $6.00 6%
External consultants processing resource consent (same hourly rate as equivalent DCC officer)
Reports, advice and assessment commissioned by the Council - at cost
Refund or Cost Recovery Threshold: There is a $50 threshold either side of the final cost whereby if the amount to be refunded or recovered is less than $50 it will be absorbed to cover the processing cost
Disbursements
Postage At cost
Photocopying (per A4 copy)  - at cost At cost
Public notices  - at cost At cost
Site signs  - at cost At cost
Site inspections  - at cost At cost
Vehicle usage (calculated on time basis (per min)) $0.27 $0.27 $0.00 0%
Staff attendance at hearings – cost of staff attending hearing (charged at hourly rates). For resource consents, only the processing planner and specialist from another department will be charged.
For all applications involving elected members attendance at hearings:
Hearing up to 3 hours (fixed fee) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Hearings over 3 hours (per day) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 0%
Request to Use Commissioner
1. The applicant requesting a commissioner in accordance with Section 100A will be charged at the actual cost of the commissioner, even if submitters also make the same request. If submitters request a commissioner, and the applicant does not, then the submitters must pay for the additional costs associated with the commissioner, with the costs being equally shared between the submitters requesting it.
2. Plan changes or Notice of Requirements which require the use of a commissioner will be charged at the actual cost of the commissioner
Objections
Other objections to decisions of resource consents (Section 357) and fees (Section 357B) No fee
For objections under section 357A(1)(f) or (g), where a request is made for for the objection to be considered by a hearings commissioner, there is a fixed deposit  $900.00 $940.00 $40.00 4%
Monitoring fees
Monitoring fees will normally be charged at the time the consent is issued. The Council will recover additional costs from the consent holder for more than two inspection, or the complexity requires a more tailored proceess. Any additional monitoring costs will be charged when the monitoring has been carried out, at the specified hourly rate. Any use of a consultant specialist will be at cost.  
Consent Monitoring
Resource Consent monitoring fee for first visit (fixed fee when resource consent granted) $320.00 $335.00 $15.00 5%
Resource Consent monitoring fee for second visit (fixed fee when resource consent granted) $320.00 $335.00 $15.00 5%
Resource Consent monitoring fee for visits after the first two or where the complexity of the resource consent requires more tailored monitoring (per hour)
Reports, advice, and assessment commissioned by the Council   At cost   New fee
Monitoring of activities subject to requirements of the HSNO Act (fixed fee) $300.00 $335.00 $35.00 12%
State of the Environment monitoring fee (fixed fee) $130.00 $140.00 $10.00 8%
Terms of payment: Payment of additional fees are due within 20 working days of the invoice date or 20th of the month, whichever is the latest
Development Contributions
Objections (Full cost recovery for commissioners, council staff and other support) (deposit) $500.00 $520.00 $20.00 4%
Remissions, unusual developments and deferral of payment (deposit) $500.00 $520.00 $20.00 4%
The Local Government Act provides for full cost recovery. Application costs that exceed the deposit will be subject to additional charges at the rates and disbursements set out in this schedule. For those applications that attract a fixed deposit, a receipt will be issued at the time of payment. A GST invoice will be issued at the completion of processing. Commissioners are selected and appointed independently of Council and their full costs will be recovered. The full development contribution must be paid before a RMA certificate will be issued.
Site Contamination Search
Information search to meet requirement (method) of section 6(2) of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011  
Commercial and Industrial (fixed fee per site) - Site Contamination Search $850.00 $880.00 $30.00 4%
Residential and rural (fixed fee per site) - Site Contamination Search $550.00 $570.00 $20.00 4%
Pre-application meeting and advice will be charged at the hourly rate of staff involved (inlcudes administration, research and assessment, meeting attendance, and providing advice). The cost will be recovered when a subsequent resource consent application is processed

Alcohol licensing

9 year plan grouping Regulatory services
Group (from 2021 LTP) Regulatory services
Licence Annual Fee
Licence annual fee – very low risk $161.00 $161.00 $0.00 0%
Licence annual fee – low risk $391.00 $391.00 $0.00 0%
Licence annual fee – medium risk $632.50 $632.50 $0.00 0%
Licence annual fee – high risk $1,035.00 $1,035.00 $0.00 0%
Licence annual fee – very high risk $1,437.50 $1,437.50 $0.00 0%
Licence Application
Licence application – very low risk $368.00 $368.00 $0.00 0%
Licence application – low risk $609.50 $609.50 $0.00 0%
Licence application – medium risk $816.50 $816.50 $0.00 0%
Licence application – high risk $1,023.50 $1,023.50 $0.00 0%
Licence application – very high risk $1,207.50 $1,207.50 $0.00 0%
Other Fees
Permanent Club Charter Fee $632.50 $632.50 $0.00 0%
Manager’s Certificate application/renewal $316.25 $316.25 $0.00 0%
Extract from Record or Register $57.50 $57.50 $0.00 0%
Special Licence
Special Licence – small event with one to two events on licence $63.25 $63.25 $0.00 0%
Special Licence – small events with three to 12 events on the licence or one to three medium size events on one licence $207.00 $207.00 $0.00 0%
Special Licence – all other occasions including large events $575.00 $575.00 $0.00 0%
Temporary Licence
Temporary Authority on/off licences $296.70 $296.70 $0.00 0%
Temporary Licence during repairs, etc. (Section 29(1)(j)) $296.70 $296.70 $0.00 0%

Animal Services

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Group (from 2021 LTP) Regulatory services
Dog Registration
Non–working Dogs Registration Fee $115.00 $123.00   7%
Working Dogs (1st dog) Registration Fee $56.00 $60.00   7%
Working Dogs (2nd dog) Registration Fee $29.00 $31.00   7%
Working Dogs (3rd and subsequent dogs) Registration Fee $29.00 $31.00   7%
Responsible Dog Owner Registration Fee $64.00 $68.00   6%
Special Aid Dog Registration Fee $0.00    
Dangerous Dogs Registration Fee $172.50 $184.50   7%
Late Fee Penalty (50% of full fee)
Non–working Dogs Late Fee Penalty  $57.50 $61.50   7%
Working Dogs (1st dog) Late Fee Penalty  $28.00 $30.00   7%
Working Dogs (2nd dog) Late Fee Penalty  $14.50 $15.50   7%
Working Dogs (3rd and subsequent dogs) Late Fee Penalty  $14.50 $15.50   7%
Responsible Dog Owner Late Fee Penalty $32.00 $34.00   6%
Special Aid Dog Late Fee Penalty  $0.00    
Dangerous Dogs Late Fee Penalty  $86.25 $92.25   7%
Other Fees
Rebate for Neutering/Spaying $10.00 $10.00   0%
Permit to keep more than one dog $90.00 $90.00   0%
Permit to have public charge 7 or more dogs   $90.00   New fee
Responsible Dog Owner Site Visit $49.00 $49.00   0%
Microchip Implanting $46.00 $48.00   4%
Long Life Tag (round 25x25mm) $1.20 $1.20   0%
Adoption fee $208.00 $215.00   3%
Poo Bags (sold in bundles of 10 rolls) $15.00 $15.00   0%
Withdrawal of Infringement Fee $34.00 $55.00   62%
Dog Euthanised Fee $164.00 $250.00   52%
Collars $12.00 $25.00   108%
Impounding - Dogs
First Impounding $125.00 $130.00   4%
Second Impounding (& subsequent impoudings) $168.00 $175.00   4%
Boarding Fee Per Day $26.00 $26.00   0%
Advertisement $12.00 $12.00   0%
After Hours Impounding $168.00 $175.00   4%
Notification $4.00 $4.00   0%
Impounding - Other Animals
Horses, Asses, Mules, Cattle and Deer $100.00 $105.00   5%
Sheep, Goats, Pigs and Poultry $30.00 $31.00   3%
Daily Sustenance Charge
Horses, Cattle, Deer Daily Sustenance Charge $8.00 $10.00   25%
Sheep, Goats and Poultry Daily Sustenance Charge $3.00 $10.00   233%
Asses, Mules, Pigs Daily Sustenance Charge $4.00 $10.00   150%
Driving Charges
Vehicles per km (minimum charge of $5.00) $2.10 $2.25   7%
Staff Cost (per hour) $91.00 $96.00   6%
Penal rates charged for Statutory Holidays and Overtime Stock Control on State Highways
Hourly rate (including standby allowance) $91.00 $94.00   3%
Vehicle charge per km $2.10 $2.25   7%
Infringement Offences and Fees (set by Dog Control Act 1996)
Wilful obstruction of Dog Control Officer or Ranger (section 18) $750.00 $750.00   0%
Failure or refusal to supply information or wilfully providing false particulars (section 19(2)) $750.00 $750.00   0%
Failure to supply information or wilfully providing false particulars about dog (section 19A(2)) $750.00 $750.00   0%
Failure to comply with any bylaw authorised by (section 20(5)) $300.00 $300.00   0%
Failure to comply with effects of disqualification authorised by (section 28(5)) $750.00 $750.00   0%
Failure to comply with effects of classification of dog as dangerous dog (section 32(2)) $300.00 $300.00   0%
Fraudulent sale or transfer of dangerous dog (section 32(4)) $500.00 $500.00   0%
Failure to comply with effects of classification of dog as menacing dog (section 33E(2)) $300.00 $300.00   0%
Failure to implant microchip transponder in dog (section 36A(6)) $300.00 $300.00   0%
False statement relating to registration (section 41) $750.00 $750.00   0%
Failure to register dog (section 42) $300.00 $300.00   0%
Fraudulent procurement or attempt to procure replacement registration label or disc (section 46(4)) $500.00 $500.00   0%
Failure to advise change of dog ownership (section 48 (3)) $100.00 $100.00   0%
Failure to advise change of address (section 49(4)) $100.00 $100.00   0%
Removal, swapping or counterfeiting of registration label or disc (section 51(1)) $500.00 $500.00   0%
Failure to keep dog controlled or confined (section 52A) $200.00 $200.00   0%
Failure to keep dog under control (section 53(1)) $200.00 $200.00   0%
Failure to provide proper care and attention, to supply proper and sufficient food, water, and shelter, and to provide adequate exercise (section 54(2)) $300.00 $300.00   0%
Failure to carry leash in public (section 54A) $100.00 $100.00   0%
Allowing dog known to be dangerous to be at large unmuzzled or unleashed (section 62(4)) $300.00 $300.00   0%

Building Services

9 year plan grouping Regulatory services
Group (from 2021 LTP) Regulatory services
Building Application Costs
Costs payable are made up of a number of components including checking, processing, administration costs and an assumed number of inspections. Code compliance certificates are additional. Further charges may also apply
Building Consent Application -  Residential (estimates)
As per schedule B
Building Consent Application - Commercial (estimates)
As per schedule B
Levies
BRANZ Building Research Levy - Projects at and over $20,000 ($1.00 per $1,000 of building work)
MBIE Building Levy - Projects at and over $65,000 ($1.75 per $1,000 of building work)
BCA Accreditation Levy payable on all building consent applications including amended and staged applications ($0.50 per $1,000 of building work, minimum fee $10 - Non-refundable) $0.50 $0.50 $0.00 0%
Building Consent – General Charges
Checking building consent applications charges (hourly rate) $160.00 $165.00 $5.00 3%
Processing charges - Residential (hourly rate) $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Processing charges - Commercial (hourly rate) $230.00 $245.00 $15.00 7%
Inspection charges - Residential  (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge thereafter each 15 mins) $225.00 $235.00 $10.00 4%
Inspection charges - Commercial (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge thereafter each 15 mins) $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
Inspections after hours (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge thereafter each 15 mins) $352.50 $375.00 $22.50 6%
Same day inspection fee cancellation - Residential $225.00 $235.00 $10.00 4%
Same day inspection fee cancellation - Commercial  $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
Administration charges (hourly rate) $125.00 $130.00 $5.00 4%
Senior Officer/Team Leader/Principal Advisor/Manager advice (hourly rate) $250.00 $265.00 $15.00 6%
Pre–Application Meetings - (Residential) Building Consent Officer (hourly rate) $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Pre–Application Meetings - (Commercial) Building Consent Officer (hourly rate) $230.00 $245.00 $15.00 7%
Front Counter Advice 15 minutes free then hourly rate thereafter $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Conversion of hard copy application to digital application (hourly rate) $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Administration cost for lapsing or withdrawing building consent application $125.00 $130.00 $5.00 4%
Administration costs to transfer building consent owner (hourly rate)  $125.00 $130.00 $5.00 4%
Administration costs for change of debtor request (hourly rate)  - $130.00   New fee
Administration costs to rectify incorrect CCC related submitted documentation (hourly rate)  - $130.00   New fee
Discretionary Exemption to Building Consent application under Schedule 1, Clause 2 (Residential) (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge) $250.00 $265.00 $15.00 6%
Discretionary Exemption to Building Consent application under Schedule 1, Clause 2 (Commercial) (if complex, further hourly rates may apply). - $530.00   New fee
Building on land (residential) subject to natural hazards (S71 – S74) application fee plus LINZ Lodgement Fee plus hourly rate thereafter $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Building on land (commercial) subject to natural hazards (S71 – S74) application fee plus LINZ Lodgement Fee plus hourly rate thereafter $230.00 $245.00 $15.00 7%
Construction of building (residential) on two or more allotments (S75–S83) application fee plus LINZ Lodgement Fee plus hourly rate thereafter $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Construction of building (commercial) on two or more allotments (S75–S83) application fee plus LINZ Lodgement Fee plus hourly rate thereafter $230.00 $245.00 $15.00 7%
Minor Plan Variation fee - Residential (hourly rate) $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Minor Plan Variation fee - Commercial (hourly rate) $230.00 $245.00 $15.00 7%
Non Commercial Fast Track Code Compliance Certificates (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge) $225.00 $235.00 $10.00 4%
Change of Use Consideration if no building work required - Residential (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge) $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Change of Use Consideration if no building work required - Commercial (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge) $230.00 $245.00 $15.00 7%
Notice to Fix (NTF) preparation and monitoring fee - Residential (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge) $225.00 $235.00 $10.00 4%
Notice to Fix (NTF) preparation and monitoring fee - Commercial (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge) $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
Residential Pool Barrier Inspections (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge) $225.00 $235.00 $10.00 4%
Functions Relating to Earthquake-Prone Buildings (hourly rate) $250.00 $265.00 $15.00 6%
Application for exemption for Earthquake Prone Buildings (2 hours, then hourly thereafter) $500.00 $530.00 $30.00 6%
Assessment of information relating to buildings Earthquake Prone status (2 hours, then hourly thereafter) $500.00 $530.00 $30.00 6%
Earthquake Prone Building assessment extensions (1/2 hr then hourly thereafter) $125.00 $132.50 $7.50 6%
Functions Relating to Dangerous, Affected or Insanitary Buildings - Residential (hourly rate) $225.00 $235.00 $10.00 4%
Functions Relating to Dangerous, Affected or Insanitary Buildings - Commercial (hourly rate) $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
Producer Statement Authors Registration fee (includes 3 year renewal fee) $150.00 $150.00 $0.00 0%
Producer Statement Authors renewal fee (3 years) $150.00 $150.00 $0.00 0%
Marquees for community/not for profit organisations $400.00 $400.00 $0.00 0%
Building Consent – Free Charges
Eco-design advisor service Free
Insulation (stand alone) building work  Free from DCC fees
Solar (stand alone) building work Free from DCC fees
Seismic (stand alone) building work Free from DCC fees
Certificate for Public Use
Certificate for Public Use Construction/Occupation Application fee (to a maximum of 12 months) (If complex, further hourly rates may apply) $587.50 $625.00 $37.50 6%
Renewal of Certificate for Public Use Construction/Occupation Application fee (to a maximum of 12 months) $1,292.50 $1,375.00 $82.50 6%
Certificate for Public Use Inspection Charge (hourly rate,  minimum 1 hour charge) $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
Certificate for Public Use amendments (hourly rate,  minimum 1 hour charge) (If complex, further hourly rates may apply). $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
Code Compliance Certificate
Commercial (C3 with value of work over $500,000) (If complex, further hourly rates may apply). $940.00 $1,000.00 $60.00 6%
Commerical (C1 & C2 category & multi storey apartments & C3 with value below $500,000) (If complex, further hourly rates may apply). $470.00 $500.00 $30.00 6%
Residential new building (single level)  $337.50 $352.50 $15.00 4%
Residential new building (multi-level) $450.00 $470.00 $20.00 4%
Residential minor work/accessory buildings and alterations $225.00 $235.00 $10.00 4%
Commericial Marquee $117.50 $125.00 $7.50 6%
Solid fuel burners & residential minor building/plumbing work $112.50 $117.50 $5.00 4%
Code Compliance Certificate Refusal - Inspection and admin hourly rates apply 
Code Compliance Certificate (Older Consents)
Code compliance certificate fee for building consents (residential) over 5 years old from the date it was issued.  (Additional Inspection fees at hourly rates apply)  $450.00 $470.00 $20.00 4%
Code compliance certificate fee for building consents (commercial) over 5 years old from the date it was issued.  (Additional Inspection fees at hourly rates apply)  $470.00 $500.00 $30.00 6%
Certificate of Acceptance
Certificate of Acceptance Application Fee - Residential (All fees and levies associated with building consent applications will also apply.) Not charged when building works have been undertaken under urgency section 41(1)(c)  $675.00 $705.00 $30.00 4%
Certificate of Acceptance Application Fee - Commercial  (All fees andleviesassociated with building consent applications will also apply.) Not charged when building works have been undertaken under urgency section 41(1)(c)  $705.00 $750.00 $45.00 6%
Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF)
BWOF Inspection fee and/or Audit fee (hourly rate, minimum 1 hour charge thereafter each 15 mins) $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
BWOF Annual Return fee $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
BWOF Annual Return fee and Form 12 $242.50 $255.00 $12.50 5%
BWOF Administration fee (hourly rate) - $130.00   New fee
Copy of Compliance Schedule $40.00 $40.00 $0.00 0%
Issue new or amended Compliance Schedule (hourly rate) $235.00 $250.00 $15.00 6%
Building Compliance Certificate - Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Application for Building Compliance Certificate Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act fee $352.50 $375.00 $22.50 6%
Plan Request
Note: Plans and records sent electronically will be charged at the hourly rate rather than per page for collation
Hourly rate $125.00 $130.00 $5.00 4%
Commercial Searches hourly rate, min 1 hour- plus $1.00 per page photocopy $125.00 $130.00 $5.00 4%
Residential Searches hourly rate, min 1 hour - plus $1.00 per page photocopy  $125.00 $130.00 $5.00 4%
Residential Building and Structural Plans plus $1.00 per page photocopy $62.50 $65.00 $2.50 4%
Residential Plumbing and Drainage Plans plus $1.00 per page photocopy $62.50 $65.00 $2.50 4%
Copy of Consent Documents required for inspections plus $1.00 per page photocopy $62.50 $65.00 $2.50 4%
Faxing/Postage (additional to minimum charge) $2.00 $2.00 $0.00 0%
Disbursements – Copies of Plans and Records
Record of Title  $50.00 $50.00 $0.00 0%
A3 and A4 $1.00 $1.00 $0.00 0%
A3 and A4 – Electronic Copy (hourly rate) $125.00 $130.00 $5.00 4%
Building Consent Lists (Electronic Only)
Annual Subscription $355.00 $355.00 $0.00 0%
Monthly Subscription $36.00 $36.00 $0.00 0%
Report – Monthly Subscription (Generated Weekly) $60.00 $60.00 $0.00 0%
Property Reports/Documents for Filing on Council Records
Submit Independent Building Report for filing on Council records (Safe and Sanitary Report) $250.00 $265.00 $15.00 6%
Submit Schedule 1 Exempt Building Work notification $93.75 $97.50 $3.75 4%
Submit property related document for filing on Council record $93.75 $97.50 $3.75 4.0%
Amusement Device (set by Amusement Device Regulations 1978)
One amusement device, for the first seven days or part thereof $11.50 $11.50 $0.00 0%
Each additional device for first seven days or part thereof – same owner $2.30 $2.30 $0.00 0%
For each device $1.15 GST inclusive for a further seven days or part thereof $1.15 $1.15 $0.00 0%
Sewer Connections – Foul and Stormwater 
Standard Connection fee 100mm diameter (Sewer Connections – per connection ) $590.00 $620.00 $30.00 5%
Standard Connection fee 150mm diameter (Sewer Connections – per connection) $860.00 $905.00 $45.00 5%
Connection fee greater than 150mm diameter (Sewer Connections – per connection)  As quoted by 3 Waters on application
Seal Off  - DCC contractor to excavate $1,770.00 $1,860.00 $90.00 5%
Seal Off - Drain layer to excavate $270.00 $285.00 $15.00 6%
Allanton – New Wastewater Reticulated Services
Capital Joining Fee Pressure Sewer System $10,500.00 $10,500.00 $0.00 0%
Installation Fees will vary according to the market rate at the time of purchase of pump unit, chamber, control panel and ancillary equipment for that property. The fee will be quoted by 3 Waters on application
Private Foul and Stormwater Drain in Common
Application for Private Foul and Stormwater Drain in Common  $220.00 $230.00 $10.00 5%
Plus joining fee for each party $97.00 $97.00 $0.00 0%
Disconnection notification from drain-in-common filing fee $93.75 $97.50 $3.75 4%
Building Infringement Offences and Fees (set by Building Act 2004)
Failing to supply territorial authority with a building warrant of fitness (section 108(5)(aa)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to display a building warrant of fitness required to be displayed (section 108(5)(a)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Displaying a false or misleading building warrant of fitness (section 108(5)(b)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Displaying a building warrant of fitness other than in accordance with section 108 (section 108(5)(c)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to comply with the requirement to obtain a compliance schedule (section 101) $250.00 $250.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to comply with the requirement that building work must be carried out in accordance with a building consent (section 40) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to apply for a certificate of acceptance for urgent building work as soon as practicable after completion of building work (section 42) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to comply with any other notice to fix (section 168(1)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to comply with a notice, within the time stated in the notice, requiring work to be carried out on a dangerous or insanitary building (section 124) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to comply with a notice to fix in relation to means of restricting access to a residential pool (section 168(1AA)) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Supplying a pool product without an approved notice (section 162E) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Person who is not licensed building practitioner carrying out restricted building work without supervision of licensed building practitioner with appropriate licence (section 85(1)) $750.00 $750.00 $0.00 0%
Licensed building practitioner carrying out restricted building work without appropriate licence (section 85(2)(a)) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Licensed building practitioner supervising restricted building work without appropriate licence (section 85(2)(b)) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Person holding himself or herself out as being licensed to do or supervise building work or building inspection work while not being so licensed (section 314(1)) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Using, or knowingly permitting the use of, a building for a use for which it is not safe or not sanitary (section 116B(1)(a)) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 0%
Using, or knowingly permitting the use of, a building that has inadequate means of escape from fire (section 116B(1)(b)) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 0%
Using, or permitting use of building having no consent or code compliance certificate or certificate for public use for premises for public use (section 363) $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 0%
Using or occupying a building, or permitting another person to do so, contrary to a territorial authority’s hoarding, fence, or notice (section 128A(2)) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to complete seismic work by deadline (section 133AU(1)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to comply with requirement to attach EPB notice or EPB exemption notice (section 133AU(2)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing, when EPB notice or EPB exemption notice ceases to be attached or becomes illegible, to notify the territorial authority (section 133AU(3)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Using or occupying an earthquake-prone building, or permitting another person to do so, contrary to a territorial authority's hoarding, fence, or notice (section 133AU(5)) $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 0%
Wilfully obstructing, hindering, or resisting a person executing powers conferred under the Act or its regulations (section 367) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Wilfully removing or defacing a notice published under the Act or inciting another person to do so (section 368) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to provide prescribed checklist (section 362D(4)) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to provide prescribed disclosure information (section 362D(4)) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to have a written contract as prescribed (section 362F(4)) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to provide prescribed information or documentation to specified persons (section 362T(4)) $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Supplying, offering to supply, or advertising the supply of building products in New Zealand without complying with prescribed information requirements (section 362VB(2)(a) to (c)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Importing building products into New Zealand for the purpose of supply without complying with prescribed information requirements (section 362VB(2)(d)) $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%

Environmental Health

9 year plan grouping Regulatory services
Group (from 2021 LTP) Regulatory services
Food Premises
Registration – renewal, fixed fee $95.00 $100.00 $5.00 5%
Initial Registration – fixed fee $250.00 $265.00 $15.00 6%
Food Control Plan Mentoring session - fixed fee $250.00 $265.00 $15.00 6%
Fee for cancelled verification - fixed fee $250.00 $265.00 $15.00 6%
Additional verification - fixed fee $250.00 $265.00 $15.00 6%
Infringement Offences and Fees (set by Food Regulations 2015)
Failing to register a food control plan or to ensure that a food control plan is registered with the appropriate authority ss48, 240 (2)  $450.00 $450.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to ensure that a food business that is subject to a national programme is registered with the appropriate authority ss 79, 240(2)  $450.00 $450.00 $0.00 0%
Infringement Offences and Fees (set by Resource Management (Infringement Offences) Regulations 1999)
Contravention of an excessive noise direction under section 327 $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Contravention of an abatement notice for an unreasonable noise (other than a notice under section 322(1)(c)) $750.00 $750.00 $0.00 0%
Contravention of Section 9 (restrictions of use of land) $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 0%
Contravention of Section 22 (failure to provide certain information to an enforcement officer) $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 0%
Noise Control
Noise consultancy and survey work fee (per hour) $250.00 $260.00 $10.00 4%
Excessive noise equipment seizure fine $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 0%
Other Premises
Monitoring, enforcement and additional visits - fixed fee $95.00 $100.00 $5.00 5%
Camping Grounds - fixed fee $274.00 $284.00 $10.00 4%
Hairdressers’ Salons - fixed fee $274.00 $284.00 $10.00 4%
Offensive Trades (site visit) - fixed fee $180.00 $186.00 $6.00 3%
Funeral Directors - fixed fee $274.00 $284.00 $10.00 4%
Mobile Trading Permit - fixed fee $55.00 $57.00 $2.00 4%
Tattooist $274.00 $284.00 $10.00 4%
Beauticians $274.00 $284.00 $10.00 4%
Beauticians as secondary business $95.00 $98.00 $3.00 3%
Out of District Verification
Incidentals  Actual costs for accommodation & meals
Travel Time (one off fee) $250.00 $260.00 $10.00 4%
Mileage/km $0.82 $0.88 $0.06 7%
Verification
Class 1 -Verification, fixed fee $435.00 $450.00 $15.00 3%
Class 2 -Verification, new fixed fee $570.00 $590.00 $20.00 4%
Class 3 -Verification, fixed fee $685.00 $710.00 $25.00 4%
Class 4 -Verification, fixed fee $990.00 $1,030.00 $40.00 4%
Corrective Action Request sign off  - fixed fee $250.00 $255.00 $5.00 2%
Corrective Action Request remote sign off - new fixed fee $95.00 $100.00 $5.00 5%

Parking Services (Enforcement)

9 year plan grouping Regulatory services
Group (from 2021 LTP) Regulatory services
E-scooter Operator Fees
Fee per ride $0.15 $0.15 $0.00 0%
Administration fee $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 0%
Authorised Vehicle Parking
Authorised Vehicle Permit (annually) $37.00 $50.00 $13.00 35%
Replacement Permit  $10.00 $13.00 $3.00 30%
Temporary Parking Permit
Non Return of Permit $28.00 $29.00 $1.00 4%
Temporary Parking Permit  No charge
Abandoned Vehicle (Fees recovered from owner)
Impound Fee - Abandoned Vehicle $555.00 $555.00 $0.00 0%
Storage (daily) - Abandoned Vehicle $20.00 $20.00 $0.00 0%
Unwanted Vehicle Removal - Abandoned Vehicle $51.00 $51.00 $0.00 0%
Commercial Use of Footpaths (Permits)
Initial application fee $75.00 $78.00 $3.00 4%
Replacement Permit  $10.00 $13.00 $3.00 30%
Table with up to a maximum of four chairs (annually) $220.00 $223.00 $3.00 1%
Signs, Screens, or any other object per item (annually) $44.00 $45.00 $1.00 2%
Display of Goods (annually) $111.00 $114.00 $3.00 3%
Impounding of sign or any other object (per item) $77.00 $79.00 $2.00 3%
Skips and Containers (Permits)
20 foot container (daily) $48.00 $49.00 $1.00 2%
40 foot container (daily) $94.00 $95.00 $1.00 1%
All zones except “Residential Zones” as defined in the Dunedin City District Plan: (daily) - Skips $48.00 $49.00 $1.00 2%
Monthly Charge (all zones) - Skips $702.00 $710.00 $8.00 1%
Other Permits
Special Circumstances Permit $37.00 $38.00 $1.00 3%
Tour Operators Permit $37.00 $38.00 $1.00 3%
Towage (set by Transport (Towage Fees) Notice 2004)
Where the vehicle gross weight does not exceed 3500 kgs – between hours of 6.00 pm and 7.00 am Monday to Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays $120.30 $120.30 $0.00 0%
Where the vehicle gross weight does not exceed 3500 kgs – between hours of 7.00 am and 6.00 pm Monday to Friday (other than public holiday) $90.20 $90.20 $0.00 0%
Where the vehicle gross weight exceeds 3500 kgs – between hours of 6.00 pm and 7.00 am Monday to Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays $343.70 $343.70 $0.00 0%
Where the vehicle gross weight exceeds 3500 kgs – between hours of 7.00 am and 6.00 pm Monday to Friday (other than public holiday) $223.40 $223.40 $0.00 0%
Infringement Fees (set by Land Transport Act 1998)
Failing to display current evidence of vehicle inspection (WOF) private vehicle $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to display current evidence of vehicle inspection (COF) (commercial or heavy)  $600.00 $600.00 $0.00 0%
Parked within an intersection $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked within 6m of an intersection  $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked on or within 6m of a pedestrian crossing $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked in a prohibited area  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked on a broken yellow line  $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked on a bus stop or taxi stand  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked over or within 1m of a vehicle entrance  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked on or within 500 mm of a fire hydrant  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Double parked  $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Incorrect kerb parking  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked facing the wrong direction $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked on a footpath or cycle path  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked a trailer on a road in excess of five days $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Inconsiderate parking  $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked on a Cycle Lane  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Left passenger service vehicle unattended in reserved stopping place  $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked on a Roadside grass plot, shrubs or flower bed  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked unlawfully in a Pickup and Drop off area $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Stopped, stood or parked a vehicle in a parking area reserved for the charging of electric vehicles when the vehicle was not an electric vehicle.  $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked on a clearway $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked a vehicle on or over a marking indicating the limits of a parking space  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked in an area reserved for mobility card holders only $750.00 $750.00 $0.00 0%
Parked in a reserved area reserved for hire or reward vehicles  $100.00 $100.00 $0.00 0%
Parked in an area reserved for motorcycles only  $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Operated an unregistered motor vehicle  $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Operated an unlicensed motor vehicle  $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Registration Plates not affixed in prescribed manner $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Displayed other than authorised registration plate $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Displayed other than authorised registration plate (Body Corporate)  $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Displayed other than authorised motor vehicle license $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Displayed other than authorised motor vehicle license (Body Corporate)  $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Displayed item likely to be mistaken for a motor vehicle license  $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Displayed item likely to be mistaken for a motor vehicle license (Body Corporate)  $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Displayed item likely to be mistaken for a Registration Plate  $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Displayed item likely to be mistaken for a Registration Plate (Body Corporate)  $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Obscured or indistinguishable registration plate  $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Obscured or indistinguishable registration plate (Body Corporate)  $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Obscured or indistinguishable license label  $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Obscured or indistinguishable license label (Body Corporate)  $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Used a vehicle with exemption from continuous licensing  $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Used a vehicle with exemption from continuous licensing (Body Corporate)  $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to display a red marker light on a GSV  $255.00 $255.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to display current evidence of vehicle inspection (WOF) private vehicle $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 0%
Failing to display current evidence of vehicle inspection (COF) (commercial or heavy)  $600.00 $600.00 $0.00 0%
Fees specific to Dunedin
Parked over limit line marking parking space - Dunedin $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked in a resident’s parking area – no permit displayed - Dunedin $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked in an authorised parking area when not authorised - Dunedin $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Parked in area restricted to motorcycles only - Dunedin $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Exceeded maximum stay in pay-by-plate in metered parking space - Dunedin $20.00 - $97.00 $20.00 - $97.00 $0.00 0%
Failed to activate pay-by-plate parking meter - Dunedin $70.00 $70.00 $0.00 0%
Exceeded maximum time for which parking fee had been paid - Dunedin $20.00 - $97.00 $20.00 - $97.00 $0.00 0%

Schedule B: Indicative charges for complete building consent applications 2025/26 (levies additional)

Building Consent Application -  Residential

Processing time @
$230 per hour		 Checking/ Admin time @ $130-$165 per hour Inspection deposit @ $235 per inspection 2024/25 PIM/PCON Proposed 2025/26 PIM/PCON % change 2024/25 Code Compliance Certificate Proposed 2025/26 Code Compliance Certificate % change
New Construction – Residential
Erect Single Level Dwelling 8 - 15 hours 1 - 3 hours 12 $802.50 $825.00 2.8% $337.50 $352.50 4.4%
Erect Multiple Level Dwelling (including Basement) 10 - 17 hours 1 - 3 hours 15 $802.50 $825.00 2.8% $450.00 $470.00 4.4%
Multi-Unit Development (Single Level) Per Unit 8 - 15 hours 1 - 3 hours 12 $500.00 $500.00 0.0% $337.50 $352.50 4.4%
Multi-Unit Development (>1 Level) per Unit 8 - 15 hours 1 - 3 hours 13 $500.00 $500.00 0.0% $450.00 $470.00 4.4%
Erect Garage/Carport/Shed (Non-Habitable) 2 - 5 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 5 $592.50 $610.00 3.0% $225.00 $235.00 4.4%
Erect Habitable Garage/Sleepout  5 - 9 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 8 $802.50 $825.00 2.8% $225.00 $235.00 4.4%
Relocate Dwelling 5 - 13 hours 1 - 3 hours 4 $802.50   #VALUE! $225.00 $235.00 4.4%
Additions and Alterations – Residential
Alter Dwelling less than $20,000 3 - 5 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 6 $592.50 $610.00 3.0% $225.00 $235.00 4.4%
Alter Dwelling $20,000 to $100,000 5 - 11 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 8 $802.50 $825.00 2.8% $225.00 $235.00 4.4%
Alter Dwelling  $100,000 to $500,000 8 - 15 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 10 $802.50 $825.00 2.8% $225.00 $235.00 4.4%
Alter Dwelling over $500,000 10 - 17 hours 1 - 3 hours 12 $802.50 $825.00 2.8% $225.00 $235.00 4.4%
Other – Residential
Erect Deck 3 - 6 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 2 $592.50 $610.00 3.0% $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Install Sump/Mud Tank 1 - 3 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 1     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Foul/Stormwater Drainage (including Septic Tank) 2 - 5 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 2 $592.50 $610.00 3.0% $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Retaining Walls (Specific Design) 2 - 5 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 2 $592.50 $610.00 3.0% $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Reclad Existing Building 2 - 5 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 2     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Reroof 1 - 3 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 2     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Minor alteration < $10,000.00 including installation of wet area shower 2 - 5 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 3     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Remove Internal Wall 2 - 5 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 1     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Solid Fuel Burner (domestic only) 1 - 3 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 1     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Swimming Pool Fences 1 - 3 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 1     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Pole/Veranda Signs 1 - 3 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 1     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Minor Plumbing, Installation of new fitting 1 - 3 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 2     $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
Demolish Residential Dwelling (more than three storeys) 1 - 2 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 1 $377.50 $380.00 0.7% $112.50 $117.50 4.4%
 

Building Consent Application - Commercial

Processing time @
$245 per hour		 Checking/ Admin time @ $130-$165 per hour Inspection deposit @ $250 per inspection 2024/25 PIM/PCON Proposed 2025/26 PIM/PCON % change 2024/25 Code Compliance Certificate Proposed 2025/26 Code Compliance Certificate % change
New Construction – Commercial
New Single Level Commercial Building 12 - 25 hours 2 - 5 hours 14 $822.50 $855.00 4.0% $940.00 $1,000.00 6.4%
New Multi-Level Commercial Building 25 - 45 hours 2 - 6 hours 24 $1,037.50 $1,077.50 3.9% $940.00 $1,000.00 6.4%
Complex, Institutional or High Rise Building 45+ hours 6+ hours 24+ $1,037.50 $1,077.50 3.9% $940.00 $1,000.00 6.4%
Erect Garage/Carport/Shed (Non-Habitable) 2 - 5 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 5 - $632.50    $500.00  
Additions and Alterations – Commercial
Alterations to Existing Building (Single Floor) 5 - 13 hours 2 - 5 hours 4 $607.50 $632.50 4.1% $940.00 $1,000.00 6.4%
Alterations to Existing Building (Single Floor) including Plumbing and Drainage 8 - 15 hours 2 - 5 hours 7 $822.50 $855.00 4.0% $940.00 $1,000.00 6.4%
Alterations to Existing Building (Multi Level) 10 - 17 hours 2 - 5 hours 4 $707.50 $732.50 3.5% $940.00 $1,000.00 6.4%
Alterations to Existing Building (Multi Level) including Plumbing and Drainage 12 - 25 hours 2 - 5 hours 7 $1,037.50 $1,077.50 3.9% $940.00 $1,000.00 6.4%
Demolition – Commercial
Demolish Commercial Building (per building) 1 - 4 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 1 $377.50 $387.50 2.6% $940.00 $1,000.00 6.4%
Drainage seal off may be required and incurs a fee
Temporary Structures – Commercial
Marquee 1 - 4 hours 0.5 - 2 hours 1 $277.50 $287.50 3.6% $117.50 $125.00 6.4%

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