Minor variation

A minor variation to a building consent is considered to be one of the following or similar (but not limited to):

  • changing one internal lining for a similar internal lining
  • changing the type of timber treatment
  • minor wall bracing changes
  • a change to a component (for example, fixing bracket)
  • a construction change (for example, the framing method around a window when the window is changed to a door)
  • changing a room's layout (for example, the position of fixtures in a bathroom or kitchen)
  • changing one brand of insulation for another
  • building work described in schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004.