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Extension of time to commence building work
From the date your building consent was issued, you have 12 months to start work unless we have already agreed to a specified extended period of time.
Changes effective from 1 December 2022
In recent years, we have seen an increase in the number of time extension requests.
Due to this demand, we now automatically grant an extension of time for all building consents issued from 1 December 2022.
When to apply for a time extension
Your consent may lapse if you cannot start building work within 12 months (or any specified extended period we have already granted to you).
To avoid your consent lapsing, you need to apply for an extension of time before the specified time frame is reached.
Work not started
If you have not started work or we have not made any inspections within 12 months of issuing your consent (or any specified extended period already granted to you), we will send you a letter asking if you intend to proceed.
If you want to proceed but need more time, apply for an extension of time.
You should know
If you do not apply for an extension of time before your consent lapses, you will need to apply for a new building consent to complete your project.
Code Compliance Certificate
Two years after your building consent is granted we must decide whether to approve or refuse your CCC.
In nearly all cases, you do not need to apply for an extension of time. You can continue to complete your construction as normal.
For more information, check your email for your
23-month reminder letter.
Application fees for extension of time
* Fees are indicative pricing only
Read fee table.
| Service | Fee |
|---|
| Extension of time to commence/complete building work under a building consent - Fixed Fee (non-refundable, no additional charges) | $186 |
| Lapsing of building consent - Base fee (non-refundable, additional charges may apply) | $186 |
How to apply for an extension of time
Online
Apply now
We accept only online applications for this service. If you are unable to apply digitally, visit one of our
libraries with council services for assistance in making your online application.
Call us on
09 301 0101 to speak with our building and planning help desk if you have questions regarding your application.
What happens next
We will consider your application and after reviewing your building consent file, will make a decision. The decision will depend on whether there have been any changes to the Building Code.
To read more about the Building Code, see
Building legislation.
Related topics
| Pay a consent invoice | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/tracking-paying-consent-application/Pages/pay-consent-invoice.aspx | Pay a consent invoice | Find out how to pay a building consent, resource consent or regulatory engineering invoice. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building consents | |
| Request a building consent fee refund | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/tracking-paying-consent-application/Pages/request-consent-fee-refund.aspx | Request a building consent fee refund | If you believe that we owe you money related to your building consent or building inspections, you can request a refund. Find out how here. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building and consents | |
| Apply for an amendment (major variation) to your building consent | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-consents/making-change-building-consent/Pages/apply-for-amendment.aspx | Apply for an amendment (major variation) to your building consent | If you are making changes to a building consent, find out if you need to submit an amendment. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building consents | |
| Apply for a minor variation to your building consent | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-consents/making-change-building-consent/Pages/apply-minor-variation-building-consent.aspx | Apply for a minor variation to your building consent | If you are making changes to a building consent, find out if you need to submit a minor variation. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building consents | |
| What to do if you do not want to proceed with an issued building consent or application | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-consents/making-change-building-consent/Pages/apply-to-cancel-withdraw-building-consent.aspx | What to do if you do not want to proceed with an issued building consent or application | Find out how to no longer proceed with an issued building consent or a building consent application during processing, why you might need to and how to apply to do it. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building and consents | |
| Change Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) details for your project | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/building-consents/making-change-building-consent/Pages/change-LBP.aspx | Change Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) details for your project | Find out how to change the details of LBPs doing, or supervising, your restricted building work. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Building and consents | |
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