The Building Control function is responsible for ensuring all housing is of a quality standard by fulfilling Council's obligations to the Building Act 2004.

This includes

• Building Consent processing
• Code Compliance Certification
• LIMs (Land Information Memoranda)
• PIMs (Project Information Memoranda)

Remember if you are building/excavating to check if your site contains or is in an archaeological area or suspected ‘hot spot’. The Council planning staff can help you with this. Click here for information on archaeology in the district and what you need to consider. Better to consider early in the part than later when the damage may be done.

Our Building department encourages the design and construction of sustainable buildings to increase energy efficiency, reduce waste and increase efficient use of potable water.

Some great information is available from Ecobob website - Ecobob’s primary focus is natural building, with the website including a detailed (and growing) eco house listing.

Ecobob is Christchurch based web site ‘designed to make eco living easy’ the website provides a simple way to access a wealth of information on eco living methods, such as the use of sustainable energy sources, waste systems and water usage.

Residential housing with solar panels 

June 2007 has seen the launch of a fantastic new website LEVEL, created by BRANZ.  LEVEL provides detailed practical advice about all key aspects of sustainable building, including passive solar design, durable and eco-friendly building material choices and rainwater collection for use in the home.

Click here for further information on KDC building consents, LIMs, PIMs, and fees and charges.