Building consents
Residential building consents in Northland
Below: 22,282 residential consents we hold in Northland, searchable and on the map.
Residential consents on record in Northland
Individual building consents we hold, each on its property: 22,282 from 15 Oct 1991 to 15 Oct 2026. Councils publish their records unevenly, so these are what we have, not every consent issued — for the full count, see the official figures above.
What the work is
Consents in the last five years by the kind of work their description names.
- Alterations and additions2,252
414 in the last 12 months · typically $10k
- New homes1,641
375 in the last 12 months · typically $510k
- Fires and heating1,133
202 in the last 12 months · typically $5,000
- Garages, sheds and carports734
112 in the last 12 months · typically $65k
- Relocated buildings532
131 in the last 12 months · typically $70k
- Plumbing, drainage and wastewater402
69 in the last 12 months · typically $18k
- Pools and spas297
56 in the last 12 months · typically $22k
- Decks, pergolas and verandahs231
46 in the last 12 months · typically $60k
- Minor dwellings and sleepouts137
24 in the last 12 months · typically $70k
- Retaining walls113
19 in the last 12 months · typically $50k
Consents on record by month
The last three years. A recent dip is often records still to arrive.
Largest in the last 12 months
- $5.6mConstruct three level three bdrm dwgs with attached single garages x7 (heptaplex) with retaining walls. 19 Third Avenue, Avenues
- $4mRbw- block e (unit 58-88)- proposed superstructure for 4 block unit houses, works included are foundation, retaining wall, load bearing/ bracing walls, midfloor, flooring, beams & support, bracings, t 111 Settlers Way, Ōkaihau
- $3.7mPbc e2e 3x new dwgs. Lot 1 is 3 storey with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, lift & quadruple gge. Lot 2 is 2 storey with 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms & dbl gge. Lot 3 is 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath 18 Montgomery Avenue, Dargaville
- $3.4mNew single dwg to replace exis 1779 Wainui Road, Kaeo
- $3mNew dwg 25 Wairahi Road, Langs Beach
22,282 consents
- Minor dwellings and sleepouts
Construction of a new 1 Bedroom Minor Dwelling
- New homes
New 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom dwelling with internal access garage
- Alterations and additions
3-bedroom dwelling with gable end roof
- Plumbing, drainage and wastewater
Proposed 3-bedroom dwelling with onsite wastewater system
- Alterations and additions
No description given
- Plumbing, drainage and wastewater
Two-bedroom dwelling on timber pile foundations with an on-site wastewater treatment system.
- Alterations and additions
3-bedroom dwelling with mono pitch roof
- New homes
New two storey residence with attached garage
- Garages, sheds and carports
Proposed 225m2 House with detached 48m2 Shed, timber retaining walls and low non consented timber decks.
- Relocated buildings
Relocate an existing dwelling, new foundations and service connections
- Alterations and additions
3 bedroom dwelling with 2 cladding types, sewage disposal system, water tanks potable water supply
- Alterations and additions
Unit 16 4-bedroom dwelling with multiple cladding types and gable and roof
- Alterations and additions
Unit 03 4-bedroom dwelling with multiple cladding types and gable and roof
- Alterations and additions
Unit 14 4-bedroom dwelling with multiple cladding types and gable and roof
- Minor dwellings and sleepouts
Proposed alteration to existing dwelling which includes changes to the joinery from two windows to a large window and additions to the decks. Proposed retaining wall which creates a building platform for a granny flat which is under an exemption
- Relocated buildings
Relocated Dwelling. Existing single storey, three-bedroom, timber-framed dwelling to be moved from Auckland to Waipapakauri
- Alterations and additions
Existing Rimu Care Wing to be replaced with a new wing comprising 35 bedrooms (30-bedrooms in this new wing construction), 2 lounges with kitchenettes, 6 bathrooms, 2 WCs, 1 night sluice room, 1 meeting room and 1 staff room - Proposed Lot 3
- Plumbing, drainage and wastewater
Amendment to a building consented existing septic system
- Garages, sheds and carports
4 Bedroom House with attached garage and a separate garage, storage room
- Alterations and additions
Unit 01 4-bedroom dwelling with multiple cladding types and gable and roof.
- Alterations and additions
Where there were Axon panels showing on the southern and eastern elevation, these have been removed and replaced with oblique weatherboard to simplify installation on site
- Alterations and additions
Unit 11 - 4-bedroom dwelling with multiple cladding types and gable and roof
- Alterations and additions
Unit 12 - 4-bedroom dwelling with multiple cladding types and gable and roof
- Relocated buildings
New timber pile foundations and council connections for relocated dwelling. This is for 42 Kakapo Street which was unable to be selected.
- Relocated buildings
New timber pile foundations and council connections for 2 bedroom relocated dwelling
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Towns and cities in Northland
Where the consents we hold are, most in the last 12 months first.
- Whangārei423 / 2,867
- Kerikeri130 / 2,457
- Kaitaia126 / 3,934
- Mangawhai86 / 778
- Dargaville66 / 332
- Kaikohe61 / 1,288
- Russell51 / 641
- Waipu42 / 353
- Hikurangi33 / 274
- Awanui29 / 982
- Haruru28 / 363
- Ōkaihau28 / 341
- Waipapa26 / 399
- Ruakākā25 / 216
- Kaeo24 / 585
- Kaiwaka22 / 187
- Karikari Peninsula21 / 765
- Mangōnui21 / 458
- Paihia21 / 308
- Kawakawa20 / 366
- Cable Bay19 / 359
- Parua Bay16 / 127
- Whangārei Heads15 / 103
- Maungaturoto15 / 87
- Kauri14 / 93
- Pukenui11 / 779
- Coopers Beach10 / 244
- Paparoa10 / 79
- Moerewa8 / 336
- Maungakaramea7 / 55
- Whakapirau7 / 23
- Tinopai7 / 21
- Taipa6 / 139
- Opononi5 / 169
- Opua5 / 153
- Te Kōpuru5 / 46
- Whareora5 / 39
- Matakohe5 / 13
- Baylys Beach4 / 24
- Kohukohu3 / 132
- Panguru3 / 57
- Ruawai3 / 26
- Waiotira3 / 9
- Te Kao2 / 151
- Pataua North2 / 12
- Wellsford1 / 11
- Aranga1 / 3
- Pawarenga0 / 38
- Karetu0 / 27
- Whirinaki0 / 20
- Tangiteroria0 / 12
- Pouto0 / 4
- Kaihu0 / 3
- Northland Conservation Park0 / 2
Questions
What is a building consent?
Written approval from a council (a building consent authority) that planned building work complies with the Building Code. Most new buildings, additions, structural alterations, fires and plumbing and drainage work need one; some minor work is exempt under Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004.
Where do these figures come from?
The official counts are Stats NZ’s monthly Building consents issued release (CC BY 4.0), covering every consent every council issues. The individual consents listed are ones we hold from councils’ records and other public sources; they are not a complete list for every council.