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.
Before applying for a resource or building consent, visit Watercare to learn if your project may be affected.
This may affect current and pending resource and building consents. If you think your consent could be affected email pc78consents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or get independent planning advice.
The information in this section relates to how to get a building consent, and related certificates and approvals. You may also need a resource consent to proceed with your building work. There is a link to the resource consent section at the bottom of the page. We recommend seeking independent advice on building consent applications and whether you may also need a resource consent.
Breaking down the building consent process into 10 steps.
Check if the work you want done needs to be done by a building professional.
View fees and charges when applying for a building consent.
Check if you need a minor variation or an amendment when you need to make a change to your building consent.
Find out what you need to do to prepare your building consent application.
When you submit a producer statement, it helps us decide if your building work complies with the NZ Building Code.
Find out how to apply for a building consent and view the relevant fees.
If you want to appeal a building consent decision, you can apply for a determination through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
A CCC is a formal statement confirming we are satisfied on reasonable grounds that all building work has been completed in accordance with the building consent we issued for your project.
Buildings built from modular components, such as shipping containers, are an increasingly popular option for commercial and residential use.
A building consent alone is not enough to legally complete a project. You may need some of these related certificates or compliance checks.
A National Multiple-Use Approval (NMU) is a statement that a set of plans and specifications for a building complies with the Building Code. They are also known as a Multi-Proof.
Find out how to notify us of Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) doing or supervising your restricted building work.