Works undertaken without building consent, excluding those specifically identified in the Building Act, are illegal.
They are often costly to set right and may put people‘s safety or property at risk.
Illegal building works may also affect your insurance cover and/or house sale negotiations.
If you are doing some work and do not know whether you need a building consent the best thing to do is ask.
Contact our building department on (03) 440 0056 or email building@codc.govt.nz to find out.