The current statutory timeframes for processing applications for building consents and code compliance certificates and the average timeframe for inspections.
This information is updated at the beginning of each week or when new information is available.
Last updated: 9 June 2025.
Vetting applications within:
- One working day.
Start processing a consent application within:
- 13 working days for residential.
- Five working days for commercial.
May 2025 statutory processing timeframes within 20 working days:
- 99.8% for residential (June to date: 100%)
- 93.2% for commercial (June to date: 64.2%)
Last updated: 3 June 2025.
The current average timeframe to book an inspection is:
- 10 working days for residential.
- 3 working days for commercial.
We are currently handling a high volume of inspection requests. We understand the inconvenience caused by delays in inspections, and we are actively working to minimise the waiting period.
Last updated: 5 May 2025.
Start processing a code compliance certificate application within:
- 16 working days for residential.
- Five working days for commercial.
April 2025 statutory processing timeframes of within 20 working days:
- 98.3% for residential (May to date: 90.5%).
- 91.6% for commercial (May to date: 100%).
To ensure smooth processing of your application for a code compliance certificate, please submit all required documents as specified in the conditions of your building consent.
We thank you for your patience and understanding.