Today marks the start of the ‘granny flat’ building consent exemption.
Certain new, single-storey, standalone dwellingsup to 70 square metres can now be built without a building consent, as long as all exemption conditions are met and the work is carried out or supervised by licensed building professionals.
All building work under the exemption must comply with the New Zealand Building Code.
Plumbers and drainlayers must provide the homeowner with a Record of Work (RoW) for prescribed sanitary plumbing and drainlaying within 20 working days of completion.
Gasfitters must provide the homeowner with certificates of compliance and safety certificates for all prescribed work within 20 working days of completion.
Homeowners must submit all required documentation to the council within 20 working days of completion.
Find more information and the updated Record of Work form on MBIE’s Building Performance website at the link below.
Granny Flats Exemption: Guidance and Resources