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Auckland Council has brought in changes to its fee structure for consents and licences in a bid to make it easier for customers to budget for building projects.
Since July 1, a new fixed fee has been brought in for work valued at under $5000 and deposit levels have been revised for new upper level categories.
Regulatory services director Craig Hobbs says improvements to internal processes will also make it easier for customers to deal with Council in future and online application forms for services have been streamlined,
“Our aim is to simplify how fees and charges are calculated and improve accuracy in forecasting actual costs for our customers,” he says.
Swimming pool fencing inspection charges have also changed, with the first inspection fee now included as a targeted rate on rates invoices. This initial inspection was previously charged as a one-off fee of $130, but now pool owners will be able to spread that cost over three years as part of their rates payment.
“We anticipate the change will reduce customer concerns regarding the fee amount and allow officers to focus on the safety issues, which must remain our number one priority,” Mr Hobbs says.
Info: Search for ‘building fees and charges’ at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or call 09 301 0101
