Applying for a discretionary exemption
The Building Act also allows Council to permit building work to be undertaken without a consent if the proposed work is likely to be performed in accordance with the Building Code, or failing that, it is unlikely to endanger people or any building.
You MUST apply to Council for a discretionary exemption (Schedule 1(2) exemption). Council will undertake a risk assessment of the building work proposed on a case by case basis.
Marquees
A building consent is required to erect a marquee if it is 100m2 or greater.
A building consent is not required to erect a marquee if it is less than 100m2 and will be up for less than one month.
Other useful information
For more information in relation to your building project please visit the building.govt.nz website.
It provides information on the Building Code, Your Rights & Obligations, How to lodge a complaint, Earthquake prone buildings and much more.
Learn more about Sleepouts & other detached single-storey buildings.
