Building, planning and other contacts for your property

Other areas in TCC can assist with:

Liquor licenses

Find out more about Alcohol licences

Details: Inquiries related to obtaining or managing liquor licenses for your building.

For additional information contact: Tauranga City Council - Alcohol Licences 07 577 7000

Property file enquiries and LIMs

Find out more about LIMs

Details: Need assistance with property-related information? You can book a meeting with us about an existing, new or general enquiry on LIMs or Property files.

Development Contributions

Find out more about Development Contributions

Details: Questions about fees and contributions related to development projects.

For additional information contact: Tauranga City Council - Development Contributions 07 577 7000

Service connections

Apply for a service connection

Details: Apply for service connections for wastewater, sewer, water, stormwater, and vehicle crossings.

For additional information contact: Service Connection Application Team 07 577 7000 or email sca@tauranga.govt.nz

Monitoring issues

Find out more about Monitoring compliance

Details: Address noise complaints and other monitoring issues.

For additional information contact: Environmental Monitoring and Compliance Team emac@tauranga.govt.nz

Vehicle crossings and right-of-way formation standards

Find out more about the Infrastructure Development Code

Details: Standards and regulations for vehicle crossings and right-of-ways are contained in Councils Infrastructure Development Code.

For additional information contact: Tauranga City Council call centre 07 577 7000

General Building consent

Find out more about Building consents

Includes: 

• Building alterations, moves, replacements, demolitions
• Building Act compliance
• recladding, fire damage, retaining walls, decks
• solid fuel heaters, solar panels, fencing, swimming pools
• plinths, outdoor fireplaces, building consent applications
• disability parking spaces, wet area showers (tiled).

For additional information contact: buildingduty@tauranga.govt.nz

Building Compliance and Certificate of Acceptance (COA)

Find out more about Certificate of Acceptance (COA)

Details: Queries regarding building compliance and obtaining a Certificate of Acceptance (COA).

For additional information contact: buildingcompliance@tauranga.govt.nz

Planning at TCC can assist you with:

Planning and development advisory services

Find out more about Planning

Includes: 

• Understanding zoning and rules that relate to your property.
• General subdivision, creating cross-leases and boundary adjustments.
• Building envelope: advice on setbacks, building height, and site coverage.
• Information on activities like offices, home-based businesses and visitor accommodation.
• Vehicle access, car parking and right-of-way rules.
• Signs, noise, lighting and earthworks rules.
• Listed tree and Heritage Buildings provisions.
• Flood and coastal hazard provisions.
• Hazardous Substances: use and storage provisions.
• Designated sites and Outline Plan of Works.
• Resource Management Act: advice on resource consent sections.
• Resource consents: how to apply for land use and subdivision consents.
• Written Approval Forms: assistance with forms requiring neighbour consent.
• Information on obtaining a 100F certificate.

For additional information contact: Duty Planner enquiry form

Pre-application advice for Resource Consent

Request a pre-application meeting

Includes:

• Identification of relevant rules: determine all applicable rules based on your project details to ensure comprehensive compliance.
• Specialist reports needed: identify any specialist reports that may be required to support your application.
• Deposit fee confirmation: confirm the deposit fee required upon lodging your application to manage your budget effectively.
• Resource Consent process overview: gain a clear understanding of the general resource consent process and the statutory timeframes involved.
• Minimum information requirements: identify the essential information needed for your application to meet all regulatory standards.
• Affected parties discussion: discuss potential impacts on people or properties that might be affected by your proposal to address concerns proactively.

Benefits:

• Present your proposal to the Council: share your project details directly with Council representatives for initial feedback.
• Receive valuable feedback: obtain insights and suggestions to enhance your proposal and ensure it meets all requirements.
• Engage with specialists: work with relevant specialists who can recommend mitigation measures for any non-compliances before lodging your application. 

For more information contact: Complete the Pre-Application Enquiry form (221kb pdf) and email to planning@tauranga.govt.nz