Exempt Building Work (Granny flats)
Changes to New Zealand legislation now allow some building work to be done without the need for a building consent. Even without a consent the work being done must comply with the Building Code.
You should refer to the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) Building Work That Does Not Require A Building Consent to be sure or talk to a professional.
Non-consented small standalone dwelling (Granny flats)
Granny flats exemption: Guidance and resources | Building Performance
Granny Flats Exemption Guidance
Granny flats exemption: Building design conditions checklist
Step-by-step guides: Plan, design, build and complete a granny flat
Form 2AA: Application for project information memorandum for non-consented small standalone dwelling
Form 6A: Memorandum record of building work
Form 2A: Memorandum certificate of design work
Form: Record of work: sanitary plumbing and drainlaying for non-consented small standalone dwelling
Constructing a sleepout that does not require building consent
Constructing a sleepout that does not require building consent - guidance document
Need more information?
Contact Council here, email buildingcontrol@waimatedc.govt.nz or call +64 3 689 0000.
