Amendments and Minor Variations

There are two types of changes that can be made to building work under a Building Consent - Amendments and Minor Variations. Minor Variations are minor changes from the consented building design and/or scope of work and can be approved either on site or in the office through an application process, depending on the complexity and type of change. Major changes require an Amendment Application. All proposed and implemented changes must comply with the Building Code.

Minor Variations can be approved on site during your inspection e.g. for simple product substitution. Any further documentation may be requested by the inspector and saved to file. For small but more complex changes a Minor Variation application may be more appropriate.

For applications use MV Application for Minor Variation to an Existing Building Consent and compile relevant plans depicting the work involved.

Upload all your documentation to building@codc.govt.nz referencing your Building Consent number.

The processing time will be charged at an hourly rate and an invoice sent out. See our current Fees and Charges 2024-25.xlsx

The statutory timeframe for processing Minor Variations is 20 working days. CODC will endeavour to process variations within 10 days.

An Amendment is a proposed major variation to a Building Consent. Use the same form as for Building Consent applications (Form 2). If there is to be no additional project cost associated with the change, use a nominal value of $1. A new check sheet is not required.

An amendment requires details and documentation supporting the proposed changes. These must show how the changes comply with the Building Code. Examples include technical and manufacturers specifications and plans. Only amended plans are to be provided (not full sets of plans including unchanged documents.)

Upload all your documentation to the Apply for a building consent or PIM - My CODC referencing your Building Consent number.

The processing time will be charged at a lodgement fee plus hourly rate and an invoice sent out. See our current Fees and Charges 2024-25.xlsx

The statutory timeframe for processing Amendments is 20 working days. CODC will endeavour to process applications quicker to avoid any delays on site.