Question 1

Is this a legal decision?

Accepted Answer

No. This tool gives you a plain-English indication of which pathway your project is likely to fall into. The final decision always rests with your local council and, where needed, a licensed professional.

Question 2

What is building consent?

Accepted Answer

Building consent is council approval that your proposed building work complies with the New Zealand Building Code. It is separate from resource consent, which is about whether your district plan allows that use on your site.

Question 3

What is a Schedule 1 exemption?

Accepted Answer

Schedule 1 of the Building Act lists some building work that does not need a building consent, such as small detached buildings without cooking or bathing facilities, provided they meet size and placement rules.

Tiny home consent checker.

Will the tiny home stay moveable, or will it be fixed in place?

Does it have cooking or bathing facilities?

What is the approximate floor area?

Is there already a dwelling on the same site?

Will the tiny home stay moveable, or will it be fixed in place?

Does it have cooking or bathing facilities?

What is the approximate floor area?

Is there already a dwelling on the same site?

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