Examples of work that needs a building consent

Building work that needs a building consent

Almost all new buildings will require a building consent, especially if they involve any form of plumbing and electrical work.

We have provided a few examples of other common types of building work and set out the key factors that determine what type of consent is required. It is possible that some building activities may require both building and resource consent. If you are unsure what is required, please contact us.

Find out everything you need to know about building a tiny house in Lower Hutt.

Find out what consents you may need if you're putting up a temporary building on your property.

Find out what consents you need if you're demolishing or relocating a house in Lower Hutt.

Find out whether you need building consent for building a deck on your property.

Find out how to install a pool on your property and what consents you may need.

Find out everything you need to know about installing wood burners and new hot water cylinders.

Find out if what consents you need when doing small kitchen and bathroom renovations.

Find out what you need to do if you're thinking of building a fence.

Find out what the rules are around building over Council pipes.

Water Restriction Level 2

Examples of work that needs a building consent

Building work that needs a building consent

Tiny houses

Temporary buildings

Demolishing or relocating a house

Building a deck

Installing a pool

Wood burners

Kitchen and bathroom renovations

Building fences and walls

Building over pipes

Alerts

Water Restriction Level 2

Examples of work that needs a building consent

Building work that needs a building consent