PIMs - building consent update

From City Scene, published on 31 January 2010.

Architect and homeowner with building plans.

Property owners no longer have to apply for Project Information Memorandums (PIMs).

As of 31 January, property owners applying for building consents no longer have to apply and pay for Project Information Memorandums (PIMs).

PIMs became voluntary under the Building Amendment Act 2009.

However, for some property owners, PIMs can help you make an informed choice, saving both time and money in the building consent process. PIMs can make you aware of potential issues such as:

any "special feature" of the land
details of existing stormwater or wastewater systems/services relating to the proposed building work, or its adjacent site
contaminated sites
other information the property is affected by - such as additional acts or district plans (for example, resource consent)
heritage status of buildings
plus much more.

If you choose not to have a PIM report, we would advise you to have a pre-lodgement meeting with council officers.

For more information, visit the Department of Building and Housing or the Project Information Memoranda section or phone Auckland City Council.