Before you apply

See an example plan set

Here is a real minor building consent plan set we prepared, and exactly what we need from you to create yours.

Your sketched plan

Here is an example of sketched plans showing an existing floorplan and a proposed floorplan that we use to draw up your alteration.

What we require for the existing sketch

Existing bathroom sketch plan, showing existing items and noting anything to be removed or demolished
Existing gully traps and terminal vents
Internal dimensions of the existing toilet and bathroom areas
Floor-to-ceiling height
Window sizes: height and width, height from floor, and dimension from the wall
Height, width and depth of all fixtures (toilet, basin, vanity, shower, bath), with dimension from the wall

What we require for the proposed sketch

Proposed bathroom sketch plan, showing new and existing items
Dimensions of the proposed bathroom or toilet
New fixture sizes (bath, shower, basin, vanity)
Level-entry shower: timber or concrete floor? Tiled or vinyl shower floor?
Product information and installation details, e.g. tiled shower trays
Shower wall finish (tile, hardieglaze, seratone), and shower curtain or glazed screen
Shower walls and any glazed shower door

When drawing your sketch, please add as much information as possible.

Example hand sketch of an existing floor plan with measurements

Example hand sketch of a proposed bathroom layout

Property file

Here are some pages of a property file provided by a client, showing the garage where the alterations are taking place. It shows us the floorplan, some elevations, a section, and the existing drainage lines and gully trap.

Information we look for in a property file

Dimensioned floor plan (wall thickness and building dimensions)
Room names
Location of gully trap, terminal vent and drainage lines
Ground, floor and ceiling heights

You could even simply draw your proposed design over your property file.

Your photos

Here are some photos a client provided to help us create the plans.

Photos we require

One to two photos showing the elevation of each internal bathroom or toilet wall
One photo of each corner of the bathroom or toilet
One to two photos of the exterior elevations of the whole home
One photo showing your existing gully trap and vent pipe in relation to your exterior elevation, so we can position it correctly
The more photos the better

The more photos the better.

Final consent plans

Once we have all your information, we can complete your minor building consent plans. Easy. Flip through a finished example below.

Ready to get your plans sorted?

Start your application and upload what you have. We will vet it and send you a fixed quote with an engagement agreement.

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