Building Control

Building consents and inspections

Waitomo District Council provides building consent and inspection services for properties within the Waitomo District.

We’re a member of the Waikato Building Consent Group, which works collaboratively to support a consistent building consent process across participating Waikato councils.

The Build Waikato website provides information and guidance for homeowners, builders, designers and others involved in building projects, whether large or small.

Building inspections and consents for the Waitomo District are carried out by our Building Control Officers.

Applying for a building consent

Waitomo District Council uses Objective Build for online building consent applications.

Objective Build allows you to submit, manage and track your application online from anywhere, at any time.

All building consent applications to Waitomo District Council are lodged and processed online through this system.

FAQs

What applications can you apply for online?

You can apply online for:

1. PIM only (Project Information Memorandum)

2. Building consent, with or without a PIM

3. Amendment to a building consent

4. Code Compliance Certificate

5. Certificate of Acceptance

6. Exemption from the need for a building consent

7. Multiproof building consent

Applications you cannot apply for online

Applications for a Certificate of Public Use and an amendment to a Compliance Schedule need to be completed in hard copy.

You can:

• drop off your application to our office

• email it to [email protected]

• post it to Waitomo District Council, PO Box 404, Te Kūiti 3941.

Before you begin

Make sure you have all the relevant supporting information for your application ready to submit.

Documents need to be provided as separate, unencrypted PDF files.

Depending on your application, you’ll need to provide:

• proof of ownership, generally a copy of the Record of Title or sale and purchase agreement

• sufficient plans

• specifications and/or manufacturers' literature

• value of work.

Not sure whether you need a building consent?

Visit the Can I Build It website

What happens after you apply?

1. Vetting

• We’ll check your application to make sure it’s complete.

• We’ll email you to confirm that your application is complete, or let you know if further information is required.

2. Invoicing

• Once vetting is complete, an invoice will be sent to the nominated person.

• Your application won’t be accepted as complete until all required fees have been paid.

• Payment by credit card can be made over the telephone. Contact our Customer Services team on 0800 932 4357 to make an immediate payment using this option.

3. Processing

• Our building team will assess your project against the New Zealand Building Code to make sure it’s safe and compliant.

• You can track the status of your consent at any time through your customer portal.

4. Request for Further Information (RFI)

• If we need more information to support your application, we’ll contact you by email.

• The processing clock will be paused until we’ve received all of the information requested.

• You can respond directly through your customer portal.

5. Grant and issue

• Once processing is complete, we’ll send your building consent by email and you’ll be able to download your approved documentation from your customer portal.

• You’ll need to have a hard copy of the approved documentation available on site for all trades involved in your project and for our Building Control Officers when carrying out inspections.

Code Compliance Certificate (CCC)

When all building work is complete, you can apply online for a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC).

You’ll need to include the required supporting documentation with your application.

Once we’ve received your CCC application and checked that all required documentation is complete, we’ll contact you if there are any further fees.

If the building has passed its final inspection, we can issue your Code Compliance Certificate.

Building information and guidance

The Build Waikato website provides information about the building consent process, including guidance and resources for people planning or carrying out building work.

Waitomo District Council is part of the Waikato Building Consent Group, which works together to coordinate a consistent building consent process across the Waikato region.

For building consent applications, inspections and enquiries relating to Waitomo District properties, please contact Waitomo District Council directly.