Building and Resource consent

Getting your project off the ground starts with the right consents—and we’re here to handle them for you. Our team can prepare, lodge, and manage both Resource Consents and Building Consents, making the process smooth and stress-free.

Building Consent

Under the Building Act 2004, any construction, alteration, or demolition work must meet strict building code requirements. This includes groundwork like site preparation and laying foundations—critical first steps in any build.

It involves submitting detailed plans, specifications, and engineering calculations to the local council for approval. At LOT Architecture we’ll take care of the entire consent process for you—from preparing your application to managing it through to approval—ensuring everything meets the required standards.

Resource Consents

Resource Consents cover activities that aren’t clearly permitted or prohibited by local council rules. They’re often required when a project involves the use of land or water in ways that might impact the environment or surrounding area.

Governed by the Resource Management Act, these consents ensure your project aligns with your local district or regional plan. This can include controls around noise, odour, glare, or how land is used—especially in sensitive areas like coastal zones or sloped sites.

Not every project needs a Resource Consent, but many do. If you're unsure, we can help you determine what's required and manage the application process from start to finish.

Subdivision Consents

For subdivisions, additional consent may be required to divide land into separate titles or lots. Subdivision consent ensures compliance with the Resource Management Act, local district plans, and infrastructure requirements such as roads, drainage, and utilities.

Consultation and Approval Process:

Throughout the consent processes, applicants may need to engage in consultation with stakeholders such as neighbours, community groups, local iwi, and council planners. The council assesses the applications, considers submissions from stakeholders, and either approves, declines, or imposes conditions on the consents.

Compliance and Inspections

Throughout the consent processes, applicants may need to engage in consultation with stakeholders such as neighbours, community groups, local iwi, and council planners. The council assesses the applications, considers submissions from stakeholders, and either approves, declines, or imposes conditions on the consents.

Making the regulatory compliance process as easy and efficient as possible

Code Compliance Certificate (CCC)CC)

Upon completion of construction, a final inspection is conducted, and if everything meets the required standards, the council issues a Code Compliance Certificate. The CCC confirms that the building work complies with the building consent and can be occupied or sold.