Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
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.
Get 15 minutes of free advice to check if your project needs consents or permits.
Find out what our building consent pre-application guidance includes, how to request it, and what happens after you do.
Find out what our resource consent pre-application guidance includes, how to request it, and what happens after you apply.
This service provides guidance for iwi and Māori who need support with resource consents, building consents, licensing, and environmental monitoring.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) website has information about getting professional help to prepare your resource consent application.
Find out what documentation you need to collect throughout your project.
Find out how to order a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) and what it includes.
Find out how to manage risks like toxic material and exposed soil on a building site.
How we ensure all significant building work is safe, durable, sustainable, and poses no health and safety risks to users.
The Auckland Design Manual provides objective criteria and context for making your design decisions.
Find out when you need to follow the FEB process.
Find out about how long it takes to process a consent, and about our standard and tailored consent processing services.