If you are planning any building project (large or small) you may need a building consent or further information about your property from Council.
Most construction requires Project Information Memorandum (PIM) and/or a Building Consent. This includes new buildings, additions and alterations (residential, commercial and industrial). You may also find that the project requires you to apply for resource consent. Read this section of the website to find out more, and if you still have questions contact Council.
Remember, a call now could avoid difficulties in the future. Phone our Building Team on 09 237 1340 or e-mail us. If you prefer to visit, the Building Team can be found at 105E Manukau Rd, Pukekohe. If you are interested in more written information, please download the following:
Council operates its Building functions under the Building Act 2004. If you are interested to learn more about the Act, visit:
Department of Building and Housing, Building Act 2004 website
Beginner’s Guide to Resource and Building Consent Process
The beginner’s guide to resource and building consent processes is a colour brochure for members of the public who are considering a building activity which may require both a building consent and resource consent.
It outlines the requirements of, and relationship between, the Resource Management Act and the Building Act. Jointly produced by the Department of Building and Housing and the Ministry for the Environment, it also shows where to get more detailed guidance on both Acts.
You can get it free from Franklin District Council offices or on the Department of Building and Housing website -
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