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Minor variations to building consents: Guidance on definition, assessment and granting

From 1 February 2010 the newly introduced section 45A of the Act enables a building consent authority (BCA) to grant a minor variation prior to or during construction without having to go through the formal process of issuing an amendment to the building consent.

This document provides information and guidance to BCAs, and to others such as builders, designers and project managers, about:

  • the legislation that provides for minor variations to building consents
  • how to define minor variations in practice
  • how BCAs should assess and grant minor variations
  • recommended BCA systems and processes for dealing with minor variations.

Download 'Minor variations to building consents: Guidance on definition, assessment and granting' [PDF 298 KB, 18 pages]

For further information, advice and any questions on this topic please feel free to contact Inka Gliesche-Humphris, Senior Advisor Sector Support on email: inka.gliesche-humphris@dbh.govt.nz or phone (04) 817 4529, or other members of the Consent Authority Capability & Performance Group at the Department on 0800 242 242 email info@dbh.govt.nz .