ECan must decide within twenty (20) working days from receipt of all required information, whether or not to grant your application. ECan will contract expert consultants to assess your application to make sure that it complies with the New Zealand Building Code and Engineering Standards.

If ECan rejects your application you will be advised in writing and reasons given for the decision. If your application is granted you will be advised the building consent will allow you to carry out the work associated with it. The consent itself will be issued only upon payment of fees incurred during processing.

What are the time-frames for the building consent process?

·         20 working days to grant or refuse a building consent;

·         20 working days to grant or refuse a code compliance certificate;

·         12 months to start work from the date the consent was issued; and

·         24 months limitation period (to complete work).

For further assistance please contact Customer Service on 03 353 9007 or toll free on 0800 324 636.

You can also visit our website www.ecan.govt.nz

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