Closing in verandas or patios
Exemption (j) of Schedule 1
A building consent is not required for the following building work:
(j) building work in connection with the closing in of an existing veranda, patio, or the like so as to provide an enclosed porch, conservatory, or the like with a floor area not exceeding 5 square metres.
Guidance
This exemption allows the closing in of an existing veranda, patio or similar structure in order to convert an area into enclosed spaces (for example, a conservatory).
The size of such enclosed spaces must not exceed 5 square metres.
Please note that this exemption does not relieve the owner of any other requirements under the Resource Management Act 1991 and any local district plan rules and provisions.
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Examples where building consent is required |
- An existing patio measures 4.5 square metres in area and the building owner wishes to enclose (with glazed windows) the patio for greater protection against bad weather.
- A pole foundation house has an entry consisting of stairs and a landing. The stairs and landing are 1 metre wide and 5 metres long. The owner wishes to enclose the stairs and landing to provide protection against bad weather.
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- A building owner wants to change an existing veranda into an enclosed conservatory. The veranda measures 15 square metres in total. As the owner wishes to enclose greater than 5 square metres, a building consent is required.
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