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Decision tool form for carport

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Decision tool form for carport

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Disclaimer

The information in this online tool is presented only as a guide as to whether or not you will need a consent for your project. It does not supply a definitive legal answer and should not be relied upon to supply this. If you need more information, seek the opinion of a Licensed Professional such as a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) or Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng).
LBPs are people who have shown through assessment that they meet the standard of skill and competence required in particular areas of building practice such as structure and weathertightness. They are assessed before getting a licence and need to keep their knowledge up-to-date to be re-licensed.
The council accepts no responsibility for the outcome provided by the tool if you have provided incomplete or inaccurate answers.
Your resource consent outcome has been assessed under the Auckland Unitary Plan (operative in part) excluding properties in the Hauraki Gulf Islands.
Additional consent(s) may be required if your site has been identified as being in a natural hazard area (e.g. flooding, soil instability) or if your property is under a special overlay (e.g. heritage protection)
A carport is a roofed structure that is used for motor vehicle storage. To be regarded as a carport, at least one side of the structure must be open to the outdoors at all times.

Note: This tool only applies to carports located on the ground.

Stage 1 - Identify zone

What Auckland Unitary Plan Zone will your project-name be in?

1. Enter your address in GeoMaps

2. Find out your zone

You will need to check if any Unitary Plan controls apply to your property such as precincts or overlays. You can find this in the left hand column under your zoning. If additional controls apply, you will need to contact us or talk to a professional to find out if you need a consent.

Please check if any of the following Unitary Plan controls apply to your property.

Precinct
Overlays
Controls

3. What zone will your project-name be in?

Residential - Single House ZoneResidential - Large Lot ZoneResidential - Rural and Coastal Settlement ZoneResidential - Mixed Housing Suburban ZoneResidential - Mixed Housing Urban ZoneResidential - Terrace Housing and Apartment Buildings ZoneYou need to select an answer to proceed.

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Stage 2 - Building consent

What is the floor area of your proposed carport?
Floor area is measured between the posts and/or walls that support the roof structure.

Why are we asking this question?

A building consent is only required if a carport covers an area over 40 square metres. You can build a carport 20-40 square metres if the design is reviewed by a Chartered Professional Engineer or the design and construction is carried out by a Licenced Building Practitioner.

.You need to provide a value to proceed.

CP1-value for calculator

Zone value for calculator

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CP1.1

Where will the carport be located?

Why are we asking this question?

A building consent is required for carports above ground level.

Ground levelAbove ground levelYou need to select an answer to proceed.

Above Ground Level

H1, H2 and H3

question

What is the height of the proposed carport?
Height is measured as the vertical distance between the highest part of the building and ground level.

Why are we asking this question?

A resource consent is required if the height is greater than metres. This is to make sure building heights allow for sunlight and building character.

.You need to provide a value to proceed.

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SY1

Will the proposed project-name be within 1 metre of the side and/or back boundary?

Why are we asking this question?

This is to make sure your project-name is not too close to the side and/or back boundary.

YesNoYou need to select an answer to proceed.

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SLC1

Will the proposed project-name be:

Why are we asking this question?

This is to make sure built structures don't affect the natural environment.

A. Within 10 metres of a streamB. Within 30 metres of a lakeC. Within 10 metres of the coastD. None of the aboveYou need to select an answer to proceed.

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Calculators

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Zone-value

Bc (4-params- A,B,C & E)

Please use the calculator below to work out the percentage of 'building coverage' in your property.
'Building coverage' includes:

Houses
Garages
Sheds
Eaves that project more than 750 mm horizontally from the exterior wall of the building
Decks greater than 1.5 metres in height

'Building coverage' does not include:

Pergolas
Swimming pools

Why are we asking this question?

This is to make sure there is balance between built structures and open spaces.

Property area.You need to provide a value to proceed.

Total area of shared driveway (optional).

Total existing 'building coverage' area.You need to provide a value to proceed.

Total area of proposed project-name.You need to provide a value to proceed.

Imp question

Please use the calculator below to work out the percentage of 'hard' surfaces in your property.
'Hard' surfaces include:

Gravel driveways
Sealed metal parking areas
Patios
Surfaces water cannot pass through

'Hard' surfaces do not include:

Slatted decks
Artificial grass
Permeable paving
Rain tanks
Swimming pools

Why are we asking this question?

This is to make sure that when it rains, stormwater runs off 'hard' surfaces and has somewhere to go.

Imp (2-params- D & F)

Total area of 'hard' surfaces.You need to provide a value to proceed.

Total area of existing slatted decks (optional).

Ls (2-params- G & H)

Please use the calculator below so we can work out your total 'green space' in your property.

Why are we asking this question?

This is to make sure there is a balance between built structures and green space.

Total area of existing uncovered decks that are less than 1 metre high (optional).

Total area of existing paved pathways that are less than 1.5 metres in width (optional).

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Stage 4 - Your results

decision summary details

Resource consent

You will need a resource consent.

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

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 onlineconsenting@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

You will need to apply for a resource consent for 'Adding a carport'.

Your consent may be processed through our Streamline service.

You don't need a resource consent.

According to the information you have provided, your carport 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 carport:

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 onlineconsenting@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Please note

To be regarded as a carport, at least one side of the structure must remain open to the outdoors at all times.
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 'Adding a carport'.

Your consent may be processed through our Streamline service.

You don't need a building consent.

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

Dynamic exeption links

Read more about building work that does not require a building consent from MBIE.

Please note

To be regarded as a carport, at least one side of the structure must remain open to the outdoors at all times.
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.

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What do I do next?

Customer journey for when a consent is required

Customer journey fo rwhe na consent is not required

Project description

Adding a new carport

A carport is a shelter for vehicle(s). It must have a roof supported by posts and at least one side open at all times.

Note: This tool only applies to carports located on the ground.

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Disclaimer

The information in this online tool is presented only as a guide as to whether or not you will need a consent for your project. It does not supply a definitive legal answer and should not be relied upon to supply this. If you need more information, seek the opinion of a Licensed Professional such as a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) or Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng).
LBPs are people who have shown through assessment that they meet the standard of skill and competence required in particular areas of building practice such as structure and weathertightness. They are assessed before getting a licence and need to keep their knowledge up-to-date to be re-licensed.
The council accepts no responsibility for the outcome provided by the tool if you have provided incomplete or inaccurate answers.
Your resource consent outcome has been assessed under the Auckland Unitary Plan (operative in part) excluding properties in the Hauraki Gulf Islands.
Additional consent(s) may be required if your site has been identified as being in a natural hazard area (e.g. flooding, soil instability) or if your property is under a special overlay (e.g. heritage protection)

Date Completed: 08/05/2021

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Customer reference (optional)

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