- Provide documentation in PDF format.
- Documents can be provided in colour (relevant for resource consents and engineering approvals).
- Upload documents against individual attachment types – folders cannot be used.
- Minimise company logos to keep file sizes down.
- Create individual files size up to 300MB.
- Check documents are not locked or password-protected.
- Present drawings in landscape view.
Ngā aratohu mō ngā tono whakaaetanga hanganga tuihono Guidelines and lodgement checklists for building consent applications
Document format standards for building consent applications
Document naming standards for building consent applications
Keep file names short and use the recommended naming standards when you make an online building consent application. This will help us process your application faster.
| Document type | Recommended naming standard |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Application Form |
| Record(s) of title | RoT |
| Specialist report (optional) | {relevant type} Report, e.g. Fire Report |
| Calculations and specifications | Calcs and Specs |
| Producer Statement | PS {relevant number type} |
| Technical literature | Tech Lit |
| Plans | {relevant type} Plan, e.g. Architectural Plan |
| Certificate of Design Work | CoW |
| Land owner / affected party approvals (optional) | LOA |
| Additional documents (optional) | {clear description} |
Online application guide
Use our guide for help with the online application process.
Building consent lodgement checklists
If you are applying for a building consent, fill in the relevant lodgement checklist and include it in your building consent application.