What you need before you apply for a consent


To apply for a Building Consent through the online consenting system you will need the following:

  • A valid email address
  • Your plans, specifications and supporting documents saved in PDF format.

Limitations of this Kiosk


This kiosk has limited access to approved websites and does not have a facility to upload or download electronic documents.

If your building project is for a new residential building or alteration, or if you are putting a new garage or shed on your property, you will (in most cases) have contracted a Licenced Building Practioner (Builder) to do the work for you. These contractors can complete and submit a building consent application on your behalf.

If you have a valid email address you can proceed to the Building Consent system to sign up and start the application process. However, you will need to complete the application (which will automatically be saved to your account) on a computer, smartphone or tablet that does not have limited internet access.

If you do not:

  • currently have an email address
  • access to a computer, smartphone or tablet at home
  • have a contractor for your building project

we recommend that you visit one of our district library branches and use their public computers to create an email account and complete your Building Consent application.

Tutorials


These videos shows you how to log into Objective Build and complete and electronic Building Consent application form.