Find out what council permissions you might need for windows, doors and walls.
Building consent requirements
A building consent is usually not required for building work related to a window or exterior doorway in an existing dwelling providing that the following is true:
- Building work in connection with a window (including a roof window) or an exterior doorway in an existing dwelling that is not more than 2 storeys or in an existing outbuilding that is not more than 2 storeys, except:
- in the case of replacement, if the window or doorway being replaced has failed to satisfy the provisions of the Building Code for durability, for example, through a failure to comply with the external moisture requirements of the Building Code; or
- if the building work modifies or affects any specified system.
More information about building consents
Resource consent requirements
Many building projects may also require a resource consent. As part of the building consent process, applications are reviewed by a planner who can highlight any potential requirements, and provide some advice on what might be needed. You can also contact our duty planner, or read more about where a resource consent may be required below and avoid any potential delays to your project.
More information about resource consents