Building consent applications
Additional building consent exemptions have been added to the Building Act.
New building consent exemptions
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Apply for a building consent
Apply online for a building consent.
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Apply for code compliance certificate
Apply online for a code compliance certificate.
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Alterations to existing buildings
Requirements under sections 112 of the Building Act 2004.
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Minor works building consents
Solid fuel burners, marquees, demolitions, solar hot water systems, swimming pools.
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Producer Statements
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Buildings with specified intended lives
Requirements under sections 113 and 116 of the Building Act 2004.
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Change of use of existing buildings
Requirements under section 115 of the Building Act 2004.
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PIMs - What are they?
A Project Information Memorandum will include information held by the territorial authority that is likely to be relevant to the proposed building work.
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Subdividing an existing building
When subdivision will affect a building or part of a building, section 116A of the Building Act 2004 has to be considered.
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Residential building consents
Residential building consents, including amendments to issued consents.
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Commercial building consents
Pre-application meetings, alterations to existing buildings, certificates for public use, change of use.
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Land subject to natural hazards
Information for building consents on land subject to natural hazards.
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Building consent for large dams
Nelson City Council is responsible for performing functions under the Building Act relating to large dams.
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Dam Safety
Nelson City Council is responsible for performing functions under the Building Act relating to large dams.