CCC - Repairs and Rebuilds: Building consents
On the Council’s web page Answers to questions raised at recent Council community meetings there is also information on building consents as they apply to post-earthquake repairs and rebuilds. That information is reproduced below. Please be aware that as time goes on what is listed below may change so check the Council’s website for the latest information.
What is the timeframe for a new building consent? Will the Council speed up the process for rebuilding? A streamlined approach will see consents processed more quickly for the project managers engaged by EQC and the insurance companies. This reflects an on-site approach to consenting these type of consent and close liaison with designers and builders. Normally consents take 20 working days where all of the information is provided, but further questions slow this process. Project managers will liaise direct with the Council to get the consent sorted out as soon as possible.
Our resource consent has a time limit - will that be extended? Time limits can be extended and existing use rights might apply.
Will building consents be issued before sewerage is repaired? It is important that sewerage systems are considered during the consenting process to ensure connections are possible. However consenting can occur once they are planned and prior to their repair.
How much are they charging for building consents? Building consents are charged on the time it takes to process them and how many inspections there are. Streamlined processes will reduce the overall cost where licensed building practitioners are engaged.
Will houses be progressively inspected by the Council during repairs? Yes. However this only applies to repairs which require a building consent. An extended range of works is able to be undertaken without a consent.
Will there be more building inspectors to inspect work? Yes, a further 30 building inspectors are being employed.
What is the timeframe for a new building consent? Will the Council speed up the process for rebuilding? A streamlined approach will see consents processed more quickly for the project managers engaged by EQC and the insurance companies. This reflects an on-site approach to consenting these type of consent and close liaison with designers and builders. Normally consents take 20 working days where all of the information is provided, but further questions slow this process. Project managers will liaise direct with the Council to get the consent sorted out as soon as possible.
Our resource consent has a time limit - will that be extended? Time limits can be extended and existing use rights might apply.
Will building consents be issued before sewerage is repaired? It is important that sewerage systems are considered during the consenting process to ensure connections are possible. However consenting can occur once they are planned and prior to their repair.
How much are they charging for building consents? Building consents are charged on the time it takes to process them and how many inspections there are. Streamlined processes will reduce the overall cost where licensed building practitioners are engaged.
Will houses be progressively inspected by the Council during repairs? Yes. However this only applies to repairs which require a building consent. An extended range of works is able to be undertaken without a consent.
Will there be more building inspectors to inspect work? Yes, a further 30 building inspectors are being employed.
