Extension of Time

You can apply to your BCA for an extension of time to start building work or for the issuing of a code compliance certificate for your building consent. An authority is not obliged to grant an extension of time.

If you are unsure how long an extension your require or you require an extension of more than 12 months, please discuss this with your BCA before submitting an application for extension of time.

From the date on which your building consent is granted, you have:

  • one year to start building work

  • two years to complete the building work and apply for a code compliance certificate

In either case, your BCA may accept an application for an extension of time.

Your application must identify the type of extension for which you are applying, the reason for an application and new dates.

Please always contact your BCA staff to discuss an extension. Not all BCAs accept applications for extension via Objective Build Applicants module.

Steps in this form

Project

Application type captures the type of extension you seek, the reason an extension is required and your proposed new start / completion dates.

People and Roles

People and roles adds participants, identifies those who have mandatory roles like Agent, Registered Owner and Invoice Payer, and manages the level of access they have to an application.

Review

Review summarises the information you have provided in previous steps and alerts you to any issues. You submit your application from this step.