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1. Check if you need a resource consent to put up a temporary structure

​Have your plan ready

Before checking whether you need a consent for your temporary structure, you need to know:

  • dimensions of the project (height, total area)
  • location on property where the project will go
  • size of the property in square metres
  • total pre-existing building coverage on property
  • total pre-existing hard surfaces on property.

How to check if you need a resource consent to put up a temporary structure

By phone

Phone us on 09 301 0101.

In person

Visit any one of our libraries with council services.