You need a Plumbing and Drainage Consent for all plumbing and drainage work.

How do I apply?

For all minor plumbing and drainage work you will need to complete the Minor Plumbing and Drainage Work Application form. Minor plumbing and drainage work includes:

New or upgrading an effluent field, removing or moving a hot water cylinder or any other minor pipe work.

For all major plumbing and drainage work you will need to complete a Building Consent Application form.

This is also available from the Waipukurau Library and Service Centre in Kitchener St, Waipukurau or the main council office at 32 Ruataniwha St, Waipawa. You may also phone council on 06-857-8060 or email the Building Control Administrator and request that a form be posted to you.

Who do I call?

If you would like more information regarding your consent please e-mail the Building Control Administrator or phone 06-857-8060
What we need from you

Once you have completed the application you need to forward it along with the appropriate fee to Council either by dropping it into our Waipukurau or Waipawa office or post it to:

Central Hawke's Bay District Council
P O Box 127
Waipawa 4240

The application should contain the following: Two copies of plans showing plan view, four elevations, and a cross section giving details of materials from foundation to roof cladding.

• • An extra copy of the floor plan for valuation purposes.
  • Two copies of the site plan (1:100).
  • An application and forms with a minimum deposit of $275 for minor plumbing and drainage or $660 for major plumbing and drainage.
  • A copy of the Certificate of Title no more than three months old.
  • Some minor Plumbing and Drainage work no longer requires a consent. Please check with the Building Officer prior to commencing work.

For drainage consents you will also need to supply us with an as-bullt plan after the work has been completed.
A checklist is available here.

The process

The consent officer will approve the consent subject to any amendments required.

How long will it take?

You will be notified of the result of your applications within twenty working days of receipt of the full application and fees.

On Site Waste Water Design

A suitably qualified person should use the Onsite Wastewater Disposal Check Sheet available here to assess what type of system may suit your needs best.In some areas of Central Hawkes Bay, reticulated waste water treatment is not available and you will be required to have a system designed to dispose of your waste water and sewerage on site. A suitably qualified person should use the Onsite Wastewater Disposal Check Sheet available here to assess what type of system may suit your needs best. There are certain rules in place in our district plan for these systems, and some also require approval of Hawkes Bay Regional Council. For further advice please contact planning and building control directly.

Other Information

You can view an indepth Schedule of Fees and Charges 2010/2011 here