A building consent is a legal requirement for most construction work in New Zealand under the Building Act 2004. It is the process by which Auckland Council confirms that your proposed building work complies with the New Zealand Building Code before construction begins.
Getting a building consent is not just a bureaucratic hurdle. It protects you as a homeowner or property owner by providing documented confirmation that the work has been designed and, once inspections are completed, built to an accepted standard.
A Thorough Approach From the Start
The building consent process rewards preparation and punishes shortcuts. Auckland Council has 20 working days to grant a building consent from the date it receives a complete application. Council will issue a Request for Further Information, which stops the clock. Each RFI pauses the council clock. We take extra care in attending to the RFI so that it gets resolved quickly. We thoroughly check applications before we lodge anything.
Our building consent preparation process starts with a detailed review of your project against the New Zealand Building Code, the Auckland Unitary Plan, and any site-specific requirements that apply to your property. We produce full working drawings to the standard required by Auckland Council, including architectural drawings, site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction details, as well as any structural drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation required for your project type. We check every application before lodgement to confirm it is complete.
Once lodged, we actively manage the application through council. We monitor its progress, respond promptly to any queries or requests, and keep you updated at each stage. We notify you immediately when your consent is approved and advise you on the inspection requirements for your build so you can plan your construction programme accordingly. Our goal is to make the consent process as smooth and predictable as possible so your project can get underway without unnecessary delays.
