Plan and Build

As part of our Tough Choices decisions, fees and charges for this service increased from 1 July 2026. These changes help address rising costs while keeping rates as affordable as possible. Find out more here.

Good to know: You may need to apply for both a building consent and a resource consent. Despite having a building consent, you may not be able to build without a resource consent and vice versa. Applications must be lodged separately and are considered under different legislation.