When you need an engineering approval
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Types of work that need an engineering approval
Apart from a resource and building consent, some development projects need engineering approvals, particularly if they involve installing an infrastructure asset like:
- public drainage and wastewater
- stormwater, flooding and overland flow paths
- effects on roads
- parks
- pipes
- pumps.
We can help you get the engineering approval
Our team of development engineers:
- assess the designs
- confirm the assets are constructed according to our standards and the asset group's requirements
- provide engineering input
- inspect public drainage
- accept the assets into council ownership.
Our tip
Conditions of approval will tell you when your engineer and other representatives need to be on site for the required inspections.
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Asset groups, like Stormwater, Parks, Auckland Transport (AT) or Watercare, manage the infrastructure assets.
Find out more
Contact us and ask to speak to the duty engineer in your area.
Related topics
| Guidelines for engineering approval applications | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/engineering-approvals/Pages/guidelines-engineering-approval.aspx | Guidelines for engineering approval applications | Read what you need to apply for an engineering approval and the naming standards to use if you apply online. | | | | aspx | | |
| Engineering approval (Local Government Act sections 460 and 181) | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/engineering-approvals/Pages/engineering-approval.aspx | Engineering approval (Local Government Act sections 460 and 181) | Find out what you can do if you want to construct drainage over neighbouring properties but your neighbours grants or refuse to grant you access approval. | | | | aspx | | |
| Types of engineering approvals | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/engineering-approvals/Pages/engineering-approvals.aspx | Types of engineering approvals | Depending on the type and complexity of the work your are proposing, you will need to apply for appropriate engineering approval (minor or major). | | | | aspx | | |
| Apply for a major engineering approval | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/engineering-approvals/Pages/apply-major-engineering-approval.aspx | Apply for a major engineering approval | Find out how to apply for a major engineering approval and download the engineering as-built requirements. | | | | aspx | | |
| Apply for a minor engineering approval | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/engineering-approvals/Pages/apply-minor-engineering-approval.aspx | Apply for a minor engineering approval | Find out how to apply for a minor engineering approval and download the engineering as-built requirements. | | | | aspx | | |
| Common access way approval | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/engineering-approvals/Pages/common-access-way-approval.aspx | Common access way approval | Find out what a common access way is, and if there are any regional differences in the design and construction processes. It also provides information on how and why we test the common access way. | | | | aspx | | |
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