Apply for a project information memorandum and / or building consent

Use this form to apply for:

• a residential or commercial building consent
• a project information memorandum (PIM) 
• an Amendment to a building consent.
• a streamline building consent

You need to pay a fee when you submit this application, unless you are an approved credit customer. Payment options include credit or debit card, Online EFTPOS, or Account2Account. A card payment fee of 1.75 per cent will apply for credit or debit card payments.

Guidelines for consent applications

To avoid processing delays and additional costs, make sure:

• all relevant documentation has been supplied with your application
• the site plan information is clear and complete
• you have applied for a pre-application meeting if the proposed building work is subject to a claim under the financial assistance package (FAP) scheme
• documents are provided in PDF format, not locked or password protected
• documents are less than 300MB and follow our file naming conventions
• drawings are presented in landscape view
• you have the owner's written approval to act on their behalf (if applicable)
• you have evidence of ownership - either a Record of Title (RT) that is less than three months old, a lease agreement, a sale and purchase agreement, or another suitable document (you can request a RT from us for a fee) or you can order one online at www.linz.govt.nz
• you have body corporate agreement to apply (if applicable)
• you attach a completed lodgement checklist with your application.