Consent Free Sheds

The NZ Government has made it easier to build Sheds, Garages and Granny Flats here in New Zealand. If you are in the city up to 30sqm enclosed with a 40sqm verandah or carport. Rurally you can go up to 110sqm as long as its less than a 6m span and not over 4m in height.

Consent Free Sheds in Residential areas – No Building Consent up to 30sqm

Building Limitations

Single storey, detached building

• 1 metre Max floor height above ground
• 3.5 metre Max height of the building from floor level
• 30 sqm Maximum internal area
• Must be the same distance from the boundary or other buildings as the height of the building

Combining highly-flexible base designs with cutting-edge engineering, our team ensure our garages not only look fantastic, but are also tough enough to withstand New Zealand’s harsh and variable climate.

Consent Free Sheds in Rural areas – No Building Consent up to 110sqm

Building Limitations

• Must meet importance level 1
• 1m Max floor height above ground
• 4m Max height of the building from floor level
• 6m Maximum Clear Span
• Maximum design windspeed is 44m/s
• Building must be as far away from the boundary or any other building, railway, or road as it is tall.
• The 110 sqm is based on the internal clear size (A x B) as measured from the inside face of the structure.
• Depending on the structural frame size the outside dimensions could be as large as 120m2.
• Building must not be used for storing hazardous substances.
• Must be a single storey, detached building