This page is a guide only, for fees for your particular project please call our Building Team on 09 237 1340 or email them.
REQUIREMENTS FOR LODGING A BUILDING CONSENT
Completed Building Consent Application form
Lodgement fee (see below)
Two sets plans drawn to scale (1:100 or 1:50)
Two sets site plans drawn to scale (1:100)
Two sets of specifications covering all materials and work
One extra set of elevations, floor plan & site plan on A3 size paper for work over the value of $30,000.00.
A current property certificate of title (for all new buildings & additions)
A completed on-site wastewater disposal site assessment (TP58)
Project Information Memoranda
LODGEMENT FEES:
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| A |
Class A
For minor activities such as the installation of free standing solid fuel fire
appliances, minor electrical and plumbing and drainage installations, the
construction of a deck or garden shed. Generally work valued less than $5,000
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$36.00 |
| B |
Class B
For uncomplicated projects such as farm sheds, packing sheds, drainage installations and moderate sized electrical and plumbing installations.
Generally work valued less than $20,000.00
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$94.00 |
| C |
Class C
For moderately complicated projects such as dwellings, single storey commercial and industrial projects, septic tank drainage installations, and major plumbing and electrical projects generally work valued less than $180,000.00 |
$323.50 |
| D |
Class D
For all projects not coming within the classes A, B or C such as multi-storey commercial and industrial projects and other projects of a specialised nature. |
Actual and reasonable costs at per hour with a $323.50 minimum
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Approximate Costing when applying for a Building Consent
LODGEMENT FEES:
A non refundable building consent application lodgement fee is payable on application as per scale below:
| Estimated Value of Building Work |
Housing , Outbuildings, Ancillary
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Communal, Commercial & Industrial |
| 0-9,999 |
$102.00 |
$204.00 |
| 10,000-49,999 |
$204.00 |
$306.00 |
| 50,000-99,999 |
$306.00 |
$408.00 |
| 100,000-999,999 |
$408.00 |
$510.00 |
| 1,000,000 + |
$510.00 |
$714.00 |
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The above costs are charged at the time of lodgement of your building consent.
A PIM site visit is required for all new dwellings and commercial buildings.
For all building consent applications, after completion of the processing of your building consent plans you will be invoiced for further costs related to your Building Consent which are outlined below:-
Processing fees: Based on time spent on Consent less lodgement fee.
Building Inspections @ $75.00 for minor work under $4999
@ $115.00 for building work over $5000
Code of Compliance Certificate:
$73.50 for minor work under $4999
$114.50 for building work over $5000
DBH (Department of Building & Housing) Levies for Building Work over $20,000
$ 1.97 per $1000 of value of finished building work
BRANZ (Building Research Authority of New Zealand) Levies for Building Work over $20,000
$ 1.00 per $1000 of value of finished building work
Document & Information Storage Fee.
.25% of the estimated value of the work with a maximum of $850.00
BCA Accreditaion fee:
.05% of the estimated value of the work (max. fee of $1000.00)
Town Water connection $800.00
Sewer connection $ 60.00
Street/Road Damage $612.00 - Urban properties only
(Refunded at completion $1530.00 - for industrial/commercial and resited buildings
of Job if no damage done)
Street/Road Check $55.00
Vehicle Crossing $ 95.00 - Rural & Urban Properties (If new crossing)
Property revaluation fee $120.00 for projects valued over $30,000
Approximate Costing when applying for a Building Consent to relocate a Second Hand Building to a property in Franklin.
Before a Second hand Building can be relocated to a property in the Franklin District Council an Application for an inspection must be lodged.
This Application is lodged along with photos of the four elevations of the Building.
A Lodgement fee is paid for this inspection to be carried out:
| FEE: |
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| Within Franklin District |
$114.50
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| Takanini/Papakura |
$154.00 |
| Manukau |
$256.00 |
| Mt Wellington |
$276.00 |
| Auckland City |
$307.00 |
| North Shore |
$348.00 |
| Whenuapai |
$388.00 |
| Helensville |
$450.00 |
| Hamilton |
$460.00 |
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Once the inspection has been carried out by a Council Inspector a report will be sent out and then a Building Consent can be applied for. Standard Building Consent fees apply.