From 31 August 2020, some common building projects no longer need a building consent, now could be the best time to build your carport faster and easier, and with lower costs.
Building consents will no longer be required for a number of projects, including:
Single-storey detached buildings (a maximum floor area of 30 square metres): sleepouts, sheds, greenhouses and other similar structures
Carports up to 40 square metres
Ground-floor awnings up to 30 square metres
Ground-floor verandas and porches up to 30 square metres
There are also many other projects that don’t need a building consent, such as:
* Permanent outdoor fireplaces or ovens
* Flexible water storage bladders
* Ground-mounted solar panel arrays
* Small pipe supporting structures
* Short-span (small) bridges
* Single-storey pole sheds and hay barns in rural zones
Source: Building.govt.nz