The facts about building

Placing information on a LIM does not automatically change or restrict your ability to build on or renovate a property.

If a property is identified as subject to natural hazards which can’t be mitigated for the building or the land, this is noted on the property title in the form of a section 72 notification. Council officers will only consider hazards that are likely to occur during the life of the building work covered by a building consent.

Many parts of our coastline already face restrictions on building and alterations. ‘No build’ and ‘relocatable build’ lines have been on Council’s GIS maps since 1999. Look under the Operative District Plan 2021 GIS map on the Council website, tick District Plan Miscellaneous, and untick all sub-layers except for District Plan 1999 Features.

Talk to our Building team if you have any questions about a specific project.