From 1 July 2025 we're changing to a fees up front payment system. This means that payment is made at the application stage and when we have granted the application we can issue it to the customer at the same time - speeding up the turnaround time on building consents. Any additional processing time (recoverable on an actual and reasonable basis, as per the Building Act 2004 s281B) and planning/engineering approval charges (if applicable) will be invoiced at the end of processing.
9. Council’s Meeting Process
9.1. The Local Government Act 2002
The Local Government Act 2002 provides that a local authority must hold the meetings that are necessary for the good governance of its district. The Local Government Act 2002 also provides for:
- the requirements of the first meeting after a triennial election;
- the notification of ordinary meetings to members;
- the notification of extraordinary meetings to members; and
- the adoption of standing orders.
