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HomeKaunihera | CouncilPlanningBuilding

Building

This section includes everything you need when building. Our Building team can help you with a range of building needs and requirements – if you have any questions, give them a call.

Apply for a building consent online

Getting help
Council's Building team can help you with a range of building needs and requirements including: building consent...
Building and resource consents
You may need to apply for both a building consent and a resource consent. Despite having a building consent, you may not...
Guidelines
If you’re planning any construction, demolition or alteration work, you probably need to obtain a building consent...
Forms and checksheets
In addition to completing the standard application form for a building consent, you must supply support documentation...
Application requirements
When you apply for a building consent you need to supply detailed information, documentation and a fee based on the...
Inspections
All building consents require specific inspections for building and plumbing work. The Council carries out inspections...
Code Compliance Certificate
A Code Compliance Certificate is issued when a job is finished and the Council is satisfied building and plumbing work...
Building Warrant of Fitness
Property owners are responsible for the safety and sanitation of their buildings. Certain systems and features such as...
Restricted building work
Restricted building work is design or construction work that is critical to the integrity of a building.  From 1 March...
Building legislation
All construction, alteration, demolition and maintenance of new and existing buildings in New Zealand are subject to the...
Swimming pools and spas
If you're a residential pool owner, you need to have your pool inspected every three years to make sure it meets...
Seawalls
If you’re the owner of a coastal property and thinking of constructing a seawall, please get in touch with us early on...
Development impact fees
Development contributions are required to allow a growing district to maintain the current level of services to the...
Building consent fees
Applicants are required to pay the full fee for the consent at the time of application. Under some conditions,...
Standard drawings and approved materials
All extensions to Kāpiti Coast District Council's water and wastewater networks must be designed and constructed in...
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Paraparaumu 5254

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