EXEMPT BUILDING PLANS

From 31 August 2020, some building projects no longer need a building consent. This is great news - there will be lower costs and it will be faster and easier to turn those dreams into reality.

Building consents will no longer be required for a number of projects, including certain sized carports, sleepouts, sheds, ground-floor awnings, verandas and porches. There are also many other projects that don’t need a building consent which you can learn about too.

Even though you don't need a building consent, there are still rules to follow. On this page you can link through to helpful information to help you understand what types of building projects will no longer need a building consent and other useful information to help you turn your dreams into reality.

https://www.building.govt.nz/buildit/

  • Click here to find out if you Project comes under the Buildings codes of Compliance.
  • We have provided a link where you can find all of New Zealand's district councils so you can check the rules within your district to help with your design.
  • Carports
    Carports that us at Residential Plan Services LTD have designed with floor plans and 3d views at a max size of 40 square meters.
  • Garage & Sheds
    Garages & Sheds that we at Residential Plan Services have designed with floor plans and 3d views at a max size of 30 square meters.
  • Sleepouts
    Sleepouts at Residential Plan Services that we have designed with floor plans and 3d views at a max size of 30 square meters.
  • Others
    Here at Residential Plan Services we have designed ground floor verandas, porches, and ground floor awnings which can be up to 30 square meters in size.