Building Consent – Requirements (PDF 60kB) The Building Consent requirements fact sheet is a guide to assist building owners to ensure that any work being planned on their property is done properly and in accordance with the law. The guide provides answers to commonly asked questions such as: what is building work, do I need a building consent and what do I need to do to get a building consent?
Building Consent – The Process (PDF 61kB) The Building Consent process fact sheet describes the comprehensive process that incorporates a number of different people and sections within Council, which starts when a building consent application is submitted.
Building Consent - Amendments (PDF 117kB) The Building Consent amendments fact sheet describes how to change, or amend, the plans for a building project once a Building Consent has been granted.
Code Compliance Certificates (PDF 56kB) The Code Compliance Certificate fact sheet describes how to obtain a Code Compliance Certificate, commonly known as a CCC.
Compliance Schedule and Building Warrant of Fitness (PDF 303kB) The Compliance Schedule and Building Warrant of Fitness fact sheet is a guide to assist building owners with Compliance Schedules and Building Warrant of Fitness. The guide provides answers to commonly asked questions such as: what is a Compliance Schedule, what is a Building Warrant of Fitness (BWOF), what is a Specified System, who checks the systems are compliant and why you need a BWOF.
Development Contributions Fact Sheet (PDF 667kB) The Development Contributions fact sheet defines why Development Contributions are charged and the process for assessing if development contributions need to be paid for a project.
Inspections (PDF 64kB) The Inspections fact sheet outlines the building inspection work normally undertaken by Council to confirm work is completed in accordance with the building consent. The inspection process applies when building a new home, commercial building or structure, and for renovations, additions, alterations or demolition.
LIMs - Land Information Memorandum (PDF 63kB) The Land Information Memorandum (LIM) fact sheet lists the information a LIM must contain and how to obtain one.
Relocating a Building (PDF 139kB) The Relocate a Building fact sheet describes what you must do prior to applying for a Building or Resource Consent to relocate a building. The information applies when planning to relocate a home, commercial building or structure.
Rural Property Numbering (PDF 233kB) The purpose of Rural Property Numbering fact sheet is to provide advice on how RAPID the numbering system works and the benefits of having a RAPID number. RAPID is a standard numbering system for rural properties. Contact Council to apply for a new or replacement RAPID plate.
Solid Fuel Heaters (fireplaces, wood burners) (PDF 76kB) The Solid Fuel Heater fact sheet describes Hastings District Council single page application form and the two processes used specifically for processing Solid Fuel Heater consent applications.
Vehicle Crossings (PDF 455kB) A vehicle crossing is an access between a property and a public road. All vehicle crossings must be constructed by an approved Council Contractor. Applications for a vehicle crossing (that do NOT form part of a building or resource consent ) are made using the Vehicle Crossing application form (PDF 428kB). All other applications are made by selecting an approved Council Contractor who will submit the application on your behalf.
