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Decision tool form for fence

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Decision tool form for fence

Stage 1 - Zone selection

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 - BC - FN1

FN1-question

What is the maximum height of your proposed fence?

'Height' is measured as the maximum vertical distance between the top of the fence and the ground.

Why are we asking this question?

A building consent is required for fences over 2.5 metres high.

.You need to provide a value to proceed.

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Stage 2 -BC- FN2

FN2-question

Will the proposed fence be used for fencing a spa or swimming pool?

Why are we asking this question?

A building consent is required for fencing a spa or swimming pool.

YesNoYou need to select an answer to proceed.

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Stage 3 - FY1 FY4 FY5

FY - question

Will the proposed fence be within metres of the front boundary?

Why are we asking this question?

This is to make sure your fence is not too close to the front boundary.

YesNoYou need to select an answer to proceed.

FY- first condition - decision

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FY - image

Examples of fences with different solid area percentages.

FY - second condition

Output Summary

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 project-name:

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 project-name'.

You don't need a resource consent.

According to the information you have provided, your project-name 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 project-name:

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

For fences on boundaries, you will need to comply with the Fencing Act 1978
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 project-name'.

You don't need a building consent.

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

Exemption 21

Please note

For fences on boundaries, you will need to comply with the Fencing Act 1978
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 details

Adding a new fence

a barrier, railing, or other upright structure that helps enclose an area or mark a boundary.

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Disclaimer

This tool provides an outcome based on the answers you have provided. If you change the design or nature of your project, then you should use this tool again as the outcome may change.
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. You may still require additional resource consents under legacy plans.
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: 16/07/2019

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