Building can be a complex process. At all stages it is important that there is a full collection of the information that is required to keep the process going. As a result many forms may need to be completed.
Read through the following and complete forms that relate to your project. You can calculate the fees for your project online by using the residential fees or commercial fees sheets.
Applying for a building consent
To apply for a new Building Consent
or Project Information Memorandum (PIM)
Lodge a building consent online
Quick start guide on using Simpli portal
Form: Application for PIM and/or Building Consent – Form 2
Checklists/guidance:
New dwelling or alteration to a dwelling This covers information required before a Building Consent application can be accepted for a new dwelling or for alterations to a dwelling.
Bathroom Alterations and Extensions
Burner – oil-fired checklist/processing sheet. See other SCCG forms here.
Burner – solid fuel checklist/processing sheet. See other SCCG forms here.
Conservatories
Marquees
Miscellaneous – Building/Plumbing
Project Information Memorandum (PIM) Only
Solar Hot Water
Smoke alarms: If your building consent relates to constructing or altering a residential building we need some information about domestic smoke alarms. Our Smoke Alarm Template explains what is required. This can be signed and dated and included with your building consent application.
Fire service checklists
See also the MBIE’s Building Performance website for advice
on applying for Building Consents
To submit 3rd party verification / evidence in place of inspections for building work
Form: AF3P 3rd Party Verification
No work may commence prior to the 3rd party verification application approval.
To amend an existing Building Consent
How to: Request a minor variation
Form: Minor Variation application
Form: Amended consent application
Checklist/guidance:
Checklist – Amendments
To submit information about work which is exempt
from needing a building consent
Form: Discretionary Exemption Building Consent Form
Form: Notification of Work Completed Under Schedule 1
Checklist/guidance:
Schedule One Guidance – B72B
When the building method varies from the acceptable solutions,
an alternative solution may be considered
Form: Alternative Solution Details – SBGC34
Application for a waiver or modification
Form: SBCG 23-1 Waiver or modification. See Other SCCG forms on this page
Do you need a new water connection for this property?
Form: Water Services Connection
See Other SCCG forms on this page
Code Compliance Certificates (CCC) and final sign off
Apply for Code Compliance Certificate
Form: Code Compliance Certificate Form 6
If consent is issued, but no CCC has been given
Form: Agreement – Residential Property Developer and Purchaser – Form 1
Note: This is an agreement between the Buyer and Seller
Durability Modification application
2020 Code Compliance Certificates for Building Consents over 5 Years Old
If consent was issued more than 5 years ago a durability modification will be required:
B107 – Durability Modification application form
If no Consent was issued but you want a CCC, you may apply for a Certificate of Acceptance.
Form: Certificate of Acceptance – Form 8
Demolition or removal of a house
Demolition of a house
Forms:
Checklist – Demolition – Relocation off-site
Demolition – sealing sewer and stormwater drains
Removal of a house
Forms:
Checklist – Relocate Building on to a site
Drainage Information Sheet
Disconnect Water when demolishing or removing
Form: Water Disconnection Application
Sealing off service
Form: Sealing off services for demolition or relocation of a building
NOTE
You may also need to apply for a Resource Consent.
Commercial buildings undergoing alterations
Any commercial alterations may trigger the need for additional work under section 112 of the Building Act 2004.
Checklist – Commercial
Gap Analysis Table – Section 112
Accessible Facilities prompt sheet
You may need to undergo a Change of Use, even if no building work is being done
under section 115 of the Building Act 2004
Change of Use Notification – Checklist
Change of Use – Notification
Change of Use – Gap Analysis Table
See also the MBIE’s Building Performance website for advice
on Change of Use and Alterations
Sections 112 and 115 of the Building Act 2004 will require a study of accessible facilities
Guidance: Accessible Facilities prompt sheet
If you want to open a building to the public, before you have a CCC, you may need to get a Certificate of Public Use
Form: Application for Certificate for Public Use
Checklist/guide:Checklist for Certificate for Public Use
Work is not going to proceed
If work hasn’t started and you wish to cancel the Building Consent
Form: Request to Cancel Consent
If there is some form of dispute and you would like a determination
by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment
Form: Application for Determination – Form 14
Miscellaneous forms
View a Property File
To learn more visit the LIMs page.
Email propertyrecords@icc.govt.nz to request a property file.
Drainage Information used to supply information to the ICC
Form: Drainage Information Sheet
As-Built Drainage and Sewerage Connection Plan Template
Form: B170 – As-built Drainage and Sewerage Connection Plan Template
PS3 drainage test form
Form: B172a – Producer Statement – Drainage Testing
Hoardings, Scaffold and Gantries in Street
Application forms are available in the Roading section.
Skips or Containers in the street need approval
Application forms are available in the Roading section.
Does your spa or swimming pool require a fence?
New pool safety legislation came into effect on 1 January 2017; check the details on this MBIE website page. Form to come.
Vehicle crossings
Application forms and information sheets (which include the names of registered contractors) are available in the Roading section.
Water
Contact the Water Services Team on (03) 211 1777 if you have any questions relating to these forms
Water Services – Connection
Water Services – Disconnection
Sealing off services for demolition or relocation of a building
