This page outlines the fees, documents and online steps required to apply for a major or minor engineering approval.
We only accept online applications for both major and minor engineering approvals.
Read our Guidelines for engineering approval applications and use our checklists to save time and confirm you have provided everything your application needs to be approved.
Visit one of our libraries with council services for help with your application and digital copies of your plans or documents. Staff may charge an additional fee to scan your documents into our consent system.
| Description | Deposit |
|---|---|
| Approval of engineering works (major) and consent to drainage works – construction of private drains through adjoining premises of works on private land | $2500 |
| Approval of engineering works (minor) and common access way | $1200 |
Use this online process to apply for either major or minor engineering approval, depending on the type of work you plan to carry out. Examples of engineering works would be:
Apply for minor approval only if you are applying for one of these works.
For help to complete an online engineering approval application, visit When you need an engineering approval to read our ‘Regulatory engineering application guide’.
We aim to process engineering plan approvals within 20 working days. The approval process may take longer if additional information is required from you.
We will let you know the decision by email.
At the end of the process, you might need to pay a maintenance bond. This could be for works such as planting trees or incomplete engineering works.
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Call us on 09 301 0101 if you have questions about your application.
Visit Ways to pay online for information on all payment options.
