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Advice before you start your consent application

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 are here to help.

 

 

Free advice before submitting a consent applicationhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/free-advice-consent-application.aspxFree advice before submitting a consent applicationGet 15 minutes of free advice to check if your project needs consents or permits.aspxBuilding and consents
Building consent pre-application guidancehttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/pre-application-guidance.aspxBuilding consent pre-application guidanceFind out what our building consent pre-application guidance includes, how to request it, and what happens after you do.aspxBuilding and consents
Resource consent pre-application guidancehttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/resource-consent-pre-application-guidance.aspxResource consent pre-application guidanceFind out what our resource consent pre-application guidance includes, how to request it, and what happens after you apply.aspxResource consents
Consent, licensing and environmental monitoring support for Māori and iwihttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/about-auckland-council/how-auckland-council-works/kaupapa-maori/Pages/consent-licencing-environmental-monitoring-support-maori-iwi.aspxConsent, licensing and environmental monitoring support for Māori and iwiThis service provides guidance for iwi and Māori who need support with resource consents, building consents, licensing, and environmental monitoring. aspxBuilding and consents Licences and regulations consultation

 

 

Engage a professional to help with your consent application or project https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/engage-professional-help-with-project.aspxEngage 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. aspxResource consents
Documentation to collect as you gohttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/documentation-to-collect-as-you-go.aspxDocumentation to collect as you goFind out what documentation you need to collect throughout your project.aspxBuilding and consents
Project Information Memorandum (PIM)https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/project-information-memorandum.aspxProject Information Memorandum (PIM)Find out how to order a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) and what it includes.aspxBuilding and consents
Building site managementhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/building-site-management.aspxBuilding site managementFind out how to manage risks like toxic material and exposed soil on a building site. aspxBuilding and consents

 

 

Why we have building and planning ruleshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/building-planning-rules.aspxWhy we have building and planning rulesHow we ensure all significant building work is safe, durable, sustainable, and poses no health and safety risks to users.aspxBuilding and consents
Auckland Design Manualhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/auckland-design-manual.aspxAuckland Design ManualThe Auckland Design Manual provides objective criteria and context for making your design decisions.aspxBuilding and consents
The Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) processhttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/fire-engineering-brief.aspxThe Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) processFind out when you ​need to follow the FEB process​.aspxBuilding and consents
Consent application service offers and timeframeshttps://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/ask-for-guidance/Pages/processing-tracking-consent-application.aspxConsent application service offers and timeframesFind out about how long it takes to process a consent, and about our standard and tailored consent processing services.aspxBuilding and consents

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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 you need one?https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/Pages/what-is-consent.aspxWhat is a consent and do you 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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