Building consent information
Building on land subject to natural hazards
It's important to consider any natural hazards that could be present on the land when undertaking any building work. Natural hazards include:
- erosion (including coastal erosion, bank erosion and sheet erosion)
- falling debris (including soil, rock, snow and ice)
- subsidence
- inundation (including flooding, overland flow, storm surge, tidal effects and ponding)
- slippage.
The Building Act allows, depending on the circumstances, the consent to either be refused or granted subject to a condition that a natural hazard notification is placed on the title. This notification warns future property owners of the potential hazard and reduces the liability for the council. We'll discuss with you the refusal or notification process if this relates to your project.
A project information memorandum (PIM) or land information memorandum (LIM) will identify any hazards we have on file.
For further guidance on applying for consents involving natural hazards go to:
Change of use, alterations and extension of life
For further guidance go to:
- MBIE website: change of use, alterations and extension of life
- MBIE website: issuing building consents
The relevant sections of the Building Act are:
Producer statements
Producer statements are documents issued by a suitably qualified professional that give evidence that a design or building work complies, or will comply, with the Building Code.
Specific information is required to be supplied if your application involves specialist design or building work.
For further guidance see:
Producer Statement templates:
Lapsed consent
Code Compliance Certificate
An extension of time to start work does not affect the 24 month timeframe in which a code compliance certificate (CCC) should be obtained. If in due course additional time is needed to obtain CCC, a separate extension of time application will be required.
Certificate for public use
For further guidance go to:
Complaints and appeal process
If you're unhappy with any aspect of our service you can lodge a complaint. You can also appeal any decision we have made to have it reviewed.
You can make a complaint in person, however you must also provide it in writing. Complaints not made in writing or made anonymously will not be actioned.
Complaints should be addressed to:
Building Consents Manager
Taupō District Council
Private Bag 2005
Taupō Mail Centre
Taupō 3351
You'll need to provide us the following information:
- the date the incident occurred
- the nature of your complaint (guidance information, vetting, lodgement, inspection, notice to fix, code compliance certificate or compliance schedule)
- copies of any supporting information (if applicable) and
- the nature of your relationship with us (customer, regulator, or stakeholder).
We will respond within three working days of receiving your complaint at which time you may be asked whether you wish to be heard in relation to the compliant or to provide further information.
All complaints will be actioned within 10 working days of receipt of complaint, unless a request for further information is made.
Can I appeal a decision?
Yes, if you do not agree with the outcome you may request a review of the decision. All appeals must be made in writing setting out the reasons why you disagree with the decision.
All appeals should be addressed to:
Building Consents Manager
Taupō District Council
Private Bag 2005
Taupō Mail Centre
Taupō 3351
We'll respond to your appeal within 10 workings days.
Determinations
If you are still unhappy or choose to use an alternative route to settle a matter of doubt or dispute, you may apply to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) for a Determination.
For further guidance or to apply go to
Additional building consent forms
Memorandum from Licensed Building Practitioner - Certificate of design work (PDF, 346KB)
Advice of Licensed Building Practitioners (online form)
Re-activation of a building consent (previously refused) (online form)
Memorandum from Licensed Building Practitioner - Record of building work (PDF, 396KB)
Owner-Builder statutory declaration Form 2B (PDF, 2.41MB)
Notice of Owner-Builder Form 2C (PDF, 453KB)
Notification of existing building work (online form)
Notification of existing fire appliance (online form)
Correct siting of building form (PDF, 76KB)
Services as laid plan (PDF, 404KB)
Section 73 authorisation - building on land subject to a natural hazard (PDF, 22KB)
Section 74 authorisation - removal of notification for building on land subject to a natural hazard (PDF, 24KB)
Section 75 and 77 authorisation - construction of building on two or more allotments (PDF, 22KB)
Stormwater disposal to soakhole (PDF, 389KB)
Information guides
Access and Egress Requirements for Disabled Persons in Public Buildings (PDF, 675KB)
Alterations to Dwelling for Small Home Based Businesses (PDF, 684KB)
Certificate of Acceptance (PDF, 855KB)
Change of Use (PDF, 689KB)
Fences: Neighbours (PDF, 665KB)
Finished Ground (PDF, 787KB)
Garden Sheds and Detached Buildings (PDF, 659KB)
Relocation/Demolition/Removal of Buildings (PDF, 664KB)
Retaining Walls (PDF, 324KB)
Site Development (PDF, 667KB)
Marquees (PDF, 661KB)