2026/008: The authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a building constructed without building consent - 22A Glendevere Terrace, Christchurch
- Abbreviation
- 2026/008
- Valid from
- 18/03/2026
- Information provider
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment,
- Author
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- Information type
- Determination,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a notice to fix for a contravention of section 40 of the Building Act 2004, relating to building work carried out without building consent.
The determination focuses on whether the building work required building consent, in particular whether the work was exempt under Schedule 1, clause 3B, with specific consideration of the meaning of “not more than 1 storey” and the relationship between the floor level and the supporting ground.
Decision
In accordance with section 188 of the Building Act 2004, the authority’s notice to fix (ENF12238496), issued 29 October 2025, has been confirmed.