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.
He tohutohu i mua i tāu tīmata i te tono whakaaetanga Advice before you start your consent application
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Free advice before submitting a consent application
Get 15 minutes of free advice to check if your project needs consents or permits.
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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.
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Resource consent pre-application guidance
Find out what our resource consent pre-application guidance includes, how to request it, and what happens after you apply.
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Consent, licensing and environmental monitoring support for Māori and iwi
This service provides guidance for iwi and Māori who need support with resource consents, building consents, licensing, and environmental monitoring.
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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.
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Documentation to collect as you go
Find out what documentation you need to collect throughout your project.
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Project Information Memorandum (PIM)
Find out how to order a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) and what it includes.
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Building site management
Find out how to manage risks like toxic material and exposed soil on a building site.
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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.
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Auckland Design Manual
The Auckland Design Manual provides objective criteria and context for making your design decisions.
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The Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) process
Find out when you need to follow the FEB process.
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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.