Decision tool form for rain water tank

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Resource consent

You will need a resource consent.

According to the information you have provided, you will require a resource consent as your rainwater tank:

Resource consent details

As your project may be exempt from a resource consent, we recommend you call us on 09 301 0101 or e-mail streamlinerc@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Please note

Please seek further consent advice if your rainwater tank will be underground as earthworks over a certain amount will require resource consent to manage impacts on nearby water bodies.
If your rainwater tank is in a Special Character Areas Overlay - Residential and requires a resource consent, please seek help from the Heritage Team.

You will need to apply for a resource consent for 'minor plumbing alterations and drainage'.

Your consent may be processed through our Streamline service: streamlinerc@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

You don't need a resource consent.

According to the information you have provided, your rainwater tank will not require a resource consent.

Find out more about resource consents.

Building consent

You will need a building consent.

According to the information you have provided, you will require a building consent as your rainwater tank:

Building consent details

As your project may be exempt from a building consent, we recommend you call us on 09 301 0101 or e-mail

Please note

Construction cannot start until all required resource consents have been obtained.
If you are building over or close to a public wastewater or drinking water drain, you will need an approval from Watercare or Veolia.
If you are building over or close to a public stormwater drain, you will need an engineering approval from Council. Call us for more information on 09 301 0101.

You will need to apply for a building consent for 'minor plumbing alterations and drainage'.

You don't need a building consent.

According to the information you have provided, your rainwater tank will not require a building consent under the following exemptions of Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004:

Exemption 23

Please note

Construction cannot start until all required resource consents have been obtained.
If you are building over or close to a public wastewater or drinking water drain, you will need an approval from Watercare or Veolia.
If you are building over or close to a public stormwater drain, you will need an engineering approval from Council. Call us for more information on 09 301 0101.
Check any other enactments or regulations (for example: Unit Titles Act, Land Transfer Act, Property Law Act, Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, Health and Safety at Work Act, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act, Auckland Council Bylaws etc.) and property rights that may affect the proposed work. It is the responsibility of the owner to check these prior to starting your project.
Make sure your proposed project is built to the New Zealand Building Code.

Find out more about building consents.

Decision tool form for rain water tank

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