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Advice before you start

If you are unsure about what you need to know or do before you apply for a building or resource consent, get in touch with us. We're here to help.

Free advice before submitting a consent application

Get 15 minutes of free advice to check if your project needs consents or permits.

Building consent pre-application guidance

Find out what our building consent pre-application guidance includes, how to request it, and what happens after you do.

Engage a professional to help with your consent application or project

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) website has information about getting professional help to prepare your resource consent application.

Documentation to collect as you go

Find out what documentation you need to collect throughout your project.

Project Information Memorandum (PIM)

Find out how to order a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) and what it contains.

Building site management

Find out how to manage risks like toxic material and exposed soil on a building site.

Why we have building and planning rules

How we ensure all significant building work is safe, durable, sustainable, and poses no health and safety risks to users.

Auckland Design Manual

The Auckland Design Manual provides objective criteria and context for making your design decisions.

The Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) process

Find out when you ​need to follow the FEB process​.

Consent application service offers and timeframes

Find out about how long it takes to process a consent, and about our standard and tailored consent processing services.

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Building consentshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-consentsBuilding consentsInformation on building consents, including; how to apply, fees, certificates you need, changing a consent, checklists, appeals, producer statements, CCC, licensed building practitioners and more.aspxBuilding and consents
Resource consentshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/resource-consentsResource consentsFind information on types of resource consents, how to apply, subdivisions, fees, earthworks, access ways, water permits, road naming, appeals, conditions, ongoing monitoring and more.aspxBuilding and consents
Working on or around treeshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/working-on-around-treesWorking on or around treesFind out if a tree is protected and if you need to apply for a resource consent before working on, around or underneath trees on your, neighbouring, and council properties.aspxBuilding and consents Resource consents
What can I do in my zone?https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/Pages/what-can-do-zone.aspxWhat can I do in my zone?Find out how to check your property zone and the different activities allowed in your zone. Includes information on different housing zones.aspxPlanning zones
What is a consent and do I need one?https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/Pages/what-is-consent.aspxWhat is a consent and do I need one?Find out what a resource consent and a building consent are, and how to check if you need one.aspxBuilding consents Resource consents
Request advice to make your home healthy and energy efficienthttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/sustainability-eco-design/create-healthy-energy-efficient-home/Pages/get-advice.aspxRequest advice to make your home healthy and energy efficientGet a free consultation from our Home Energy Advisor on how to create a warmer, drier and more energy efficient home.aspxEnvironment Eco-design Sustainability

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