Building consent applications require either a DEPOSIT or SET FEE to be paid at time of lodging the application. In the case of a deposit being required, costs over and above the deposit will be charged after the consent has been processed and fees calculated. The consent will not be released until any outstanding fees are paid.
| DEPOSITS / SET FEES | |
|---|---|
| Deposits listed are with full cost recovery at 01 July 2011 | |
| Project Information Memorandum (PIMs) | Deposit $115 |
| Marquee / temporary building/ demolition | Set Fee $200 |
| Spaceheater – Freestanding | Set Fee $400 |
| Spaceheater - Inbuilt | Set Fee $500 |
| Minor Alterations (<$20,000) eg remove internal wall, install shower | Deposit $380 |
| Minor Work (<$20,000) Garage/Shed/Carport/Conservatory/Repile | Deposit $480 |
| New work/Alterations (>$20,000) but not major construction/Multi-Proof Consents | Deposit $700 |
| New Major Construction eg. Dwelling, commercial building | Deposit $2,500 |
| Connection to Orowaiti/Eastons Road Sewerage Scheme | Set fee $230 |
| APPLICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Administration Fee - All | $110 |
| Inspection Fee | $115 |
| Processing of Consent Applications | $115 per hour |
| Code Compliance Certificate | $115 |
| Compliance Schedule - where required | $115 |
| LEVIES | |
|---|---|
| Levy Fees are payable on consent of a value in excess of $20,000 | |
| Department of Building and Housing (as set by statute) | $2.01 per $1,000 or part thereof |
| BRANZ (as set by statute) | $1.00 per $1,000 or part thereof |
| Accreditation Levy - <$20,000 | $40 |
| Accreditation Levy - > $20,000 | $92 |
Any costs over and above the deposit will be invoiced after the consent has been processed. The consent will not be released until any outstanding fees are paid.
| OTHER FEES at 01 October 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Land Information Memorandum (LIM) | minimum fee of $180 |
| Building Compliance Certificate (Sale of Liquor) | Flat Fee of $50 plus $115 per hour |
| Inspection and reports on unauthorised work | $115 per hour |
| Swimming Pool Fence Inspections (first free, subsequent inspections charged fee) | $115 |
| Field/Service/Site Inspection | $115 |
| Building Information (per hour) | $115 |
| Notices to Fix | $115 |
| Annual Administration Fee for Compliance Schedule (includes Audit if required) | $103 |
| Design/Peer Review plus specific inspections by Specialist External Contractors | Full cost recovery |
| Certificate of Acceptance - The full cost of processing a Certificate of Acceptance based on inspection and processing fees plus the full fee, charges and/or levies that would have been payable had the owner or the owners predecessor in title applied for a building consent before carrying out the building work. (Refer Sec 97 Building Act 2004) | |
| Registration Costs Section 73, 77 and 83 of the Building Act Administration/Preparation of Signed Certificate *Plus Registration Costs to DLR as set by Land Information NZ |
$66.50 |
- Consent fees are based on administration, processing time, inspections anticipated, Code Compliance Certificate, applicable levies [Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), Department of Building and Housing (DBH) and Accreditation (BCA)] and any other fees which may be incurred such as photocopying charges, title endorsement etc.
- In situations where additional inspections are required, or additional costs are incurred for amendments to approved plans during construction and the like, the owner will be required to meet those costs on completion of the project and before the Code Compliance Certificate will be issued.
Customer Services staff will be unable to accept any building consent applications that do not contain all of the required documentation and/or are not accompanied by the deposit fee.
Any applications received by mail also need to be accompanied by the deposit fee.
If you have any further queries, please contact our Customer First Team on 788 9111
