You need a Relocatable Resource Consent when:

• You are moving any dwelling over 10 square metres on to your property
• You are moving any accessory building over 50 square metres on to your property

How do I apply?

You will need to complete a relocatable building resource consent form.

You will also require a building consent application & checklist.  This is also available from the Waipukurau Library and Service Centre in Kitchener Street, Waipukurau or the main Council Office at 32 Ruataniwha Street, Waipawa. You may also phone Council on 06-857-7731 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 either e-mail or phone the Senior Planner on 06-857-8060

What we need from you

To obtain resource consent for the proposal, the applicant needs to submit the following:

• Relocatable building resource consent application form
• Building Consent Form & Check Sheet
• The Resource Consent application fee of $250
• The Building Consent Application fee of $660 deposit
• Photos of the building showing all sides and roof
• Site plan to scale showing
• Distance to boundary
• Existing buildings and services
• Proposed access
• A report on the state of the building and remedial works required from a suitably qualified person

Bond requirements

If resource consent is granted, it is subject to the applicant entering into a performance bond with the Council for 4 to 12 months to ensure compliance with the conditions relating to the consent. The bond is a sum for the approximate cost of the work Council considers to be needed to upgrade and tidy up the building. This is based on items such as foundation work, connection to water, sewer or septic tank, and effluent system, also repainting or re-roofing if needed. A minimum bond for a building is $10,000. For an older house the bond may be nearer $50.000 or more.

Applicants may have their bank, solicitor, or bond company act as a guarantor for the bond. This should be discussed with the guarantor when considering the project. Alternatively the applicants may deposit the cash with Council. When substantial progress is made, partial release of the bond may be granted by Council. When all work is completed to Council's satisfaction the bond will be released. Please be aware that Council charges a non-refundable bond administration fee.

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.

Other Information

For an indepth Schedule of Fees and Charges 2010/2011 please click here