Description

The determination arises from a decision made by the authority to refuse to grant building consent for proposed building work that consisted of retrofitting urea formaldehyde foam insulation in the external walls of the applicants' house. The authority was of the view that the installation would not comply with the Building Code and would adversely affect the house. Therefore, the matter to be determined is whether the authority correctly exercised its powers in refusing to grant building consent. In considering this matter, it must be considered whether there was sufficient evidence provided in the building consent application for the authority to conclude on reasonable grounds that the building work and the existing building (as altered) would comply with the Building Code to the extent required by the Act.