Follow the current Wellington and Simpli document order, file format and upload requirements.
WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL WORKFLOW
Wellington consent drawings and compliance guide.
Bring Wellington drawings, specifications, engineering and application details into one controlled submission record, with an evidence plan that continues through to CCC.
This guide is for preparing a building-consent document pack. Resource-consent applications follow a separate process.
WHAT THE PRE-CHECK COVERS
A coordinated record, not another loose checklist.
ConsentMuster starts with the national application structure, then records the local authority, official source and project-specific hand-off checks. The report highlights what the applicant team should resolve or confirm before submission.
Address high-wind, slope, retaining and seismic design inputs with the relevant producer documentation.
Coordinate drainage, road-corridor, existing-building, change-of-use and resource-consent information where triggered.
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Before lodgement
Check application details, plans, specifications, engineering, H1, drainage and supporting forms for missing information and revision conflicts.
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During processing
Turn an RFI into plain-English actions, owners and a point-by-point response register linked to the affected documents.
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During the build
Collect inspections, photographs, Records of Work, producer statements, test results, variations and as-builts before work is covered.
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At CCC
Review the issued consent conditions and assemble an indexed close-out record for the project team to submit to the BCA.
What to prepare for a building-consent application in Wellington.
This is a practical starting list, not a substitute for the current Wellington City Council project checklist. Include only the documents that apply to the site and work, and confirm the live council requirements before lodgement.
- Application and ownershipCurrent Form 2 details, owner and agent information, project description, estimated value and proof of ownership where requested.
- Architectural drawingsSite and floor plans, elevations, sections, construction details, demolition information and clearly identified existing and proposed work.
- Specifications and productsA project-specific specification with the selected systems, materials, installation requirements and supporting product information.
- Structure and groundApplicable engineering, calculations, geotechnical evidence, design features reports and producer statements aligned with the architectural set.
- H1 and Building Code evidenceEnergy-efficiency calculations and the project-specific evidence relied on for relevant Building Code clauses and alternative solutions.
- Drainage and servicesStormwater, wastewater, water-supply and site-servicing information coordinated across the civil, drainage, architectural and structural documents.
- Site and separate approvalsRelevant hazard, planning, resource-consent, infrastructure, road-corridor and network-utility information kept distinct but coordinated.
- One controlled submission setA searchable document register showing filenames, authors, dates and revisions, with superseded files removed before upload.
Common Wellington consent questions.
These answers are an applicant-side starting point. Confirm the current project-specific requirements with the live council source and the appropriately qualified members of the design and construction team.
What drawings should a Wellington renovation consent include?
The set should show the existing building, proposed work and how the design complies. The exact drawings depend on the project, but each view and detail should agree with the specification and engineering.
- Provide applicable site, floor, foundation, framing, elevation, section, construction-detail and drainage drawings.
- Clearly distinguish existing, removed and proposed work, with dimensions and cross-references that can be followed.
- Include relevant structural, H1, fire, accessibility, geotechnical and product evidence for the renovation scope.
Which Wellington site issues need early coordination?
Wellington projects commonly need the design team to consider wind, slope, retaining, seismic conditions, drainage, the existing building and any planning or road-corridor approvals that apply.
- Identify project-specific hazards and constraints from current official information and professional investigations.
- Define the scope of engineer design, site observation and producer statements before construction.
- Make sure architectural details and specifications reflect the engineering solution and approved scope.
How should a Wellington Simpli upload be organised?
Use the current Wellington and Simpli instructions, searchable PDFs and a controlled document order so the processor can identify every file and revision quickly.
- Use a complete register with clear filenames, authors, dates and revisions.
- Apply digital signatures securely and avoid relying on links to external files.
- Check the exported set after upload preparation so schedules, attachments and signed documents are present.
What does building compliance in Wellington require at CCC?
The completed work and evidence must be assessed against the issued building consent. Collect the inspection record, approved changes and trade documentation throughout the build rather than reconstructing them at the end.
- Close failed inspections and record all accepted minor variations or formal amendments.
- Collect applicable Records of Work, certificates, producer statements, testing, commissioning and as-builts.
- Submit Form 6 with one indexed, current close-out pack and retain it as the property record.
SOURCE-BOUNDARY NOTE
Use the live council source for the final submission.
This page is an independent applicant-side preparation guide, not Wellington City Council guidance, endorsement or approval. Requirements depend on the property and work. ConsentMuster records the source used, but the project team must confirm the current official requirements before lodgement.
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