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.

Building consents

Last updated: 20 January 2025.

Vetting applications within:

  • One working day.

Start processing a consent application within:

  • Seven working days for residential.
  • Five working days for commercial.

December 2024 Statutory processing timeframes of within 20 working days:

  • 98.9% for residential (January to date: 100%)
  • 79.7% for commercial (January to date: 95.2%)

Inspections

Last updated: 2 December 2024.

The current average timeframe to book an inspection is:

  • 10 working days for residential.
  • Three 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.

Code compliance

Last updated: 16 December 2024.

Start processing a code compliance certificate application within:

  • 12 working days for residential.
  • Five working days for commercial.

November 2024 statutory processing timeframes of within 20 working days:

  • 96.8% for residential (December to date: 95.3%).
  • 100% for commercial (December to date: 94.1%).

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.