Starting an application

You can start an application in three ways:

  • Use a standard form to create a new application - using the appropriate Objective Build form and adding the required information. For amendments and supporting applications, you then select the existing consent and Objective Build passes all the relevant information from the selected consent into the new application.

    You can quick-start an amendment or child application by selecting Apply for... in the Actions menu on an application or consent.

  • Duplicate an existing application - Objective Build creates a copy of the existing application but removes project-specific information: owner, agent, address and any documents relating to proof of ownership.

  • Use a template - templates can be pre-loaded with standard information and documents, so you only need to add your project-specific information and documents.

Quick start an amendment or supporting application

To quick start an amendment or supporting application from a consent (after the consent has been issued):

  1. Open the parent consent to access the Actions menu.

    The options available depend on the stage the consent has reached in the building consent process. Once the consent is issued, then you can apply for amendment, extension of time and code compliance certificate.

  2. Select Actions | Apply for amendment, Apply for extension of time or Apply for code compliance certificate.

    The system opens the new child application form to the first step and prepopulates appropriate content from the parent consent.

Use a standard form

You can start a new application using the appropriate Objective Build form.

  1. To start the application process, do one of these:

    • Select + New application in the top navigation

    • Select Actions | Icon for start a new application Start a new application from the Dashboardor Projects pages

  2. Select the general type of application you want to create, then select Next:

    • New application creates a new standalone application, such as a building consent, project information memorandum or certificate of acceptance.

    • Amendment to an existing consent creates an application to make changes to an existing building consent or solid fuel heater consent. You'll need the details of the consent you are applying to amend.

    • Supporting application creates an application to add information to an existing consent, such as an application for a code compliance certificate, a record of building work or a certificate for public use. You'll need the details of the consent to which the application relates.

  3. Identify the property by doing one of the following, then select Next:

    Start typing in the Address of the building site field. As you type, Objective Build presents matching addresses.
    Address lookup
    Select the address and the system updates the map and authority.

    If you cannot match the address, select Enter address manually, enter your address details, and then select the authority for that property. You may need to do this when your property is part of a new development or subdivision.

    Identify the consent to which the new application relates, then select Next.

    Objective Build shows all your connected consents. Start typing in Search consent to narrow down the list of consents. You can enter part of the consent number or property address.
    Search for a consent for an amendment or supporting application
    Select the required consent from the list and the system loads the address and details of the consent.

    Note:  You must have a consent number to create an amendment or supporting application. If you do not know the consent number, please contact your council to get the consent number.

  4. Select the application to create from the list available for the authority identified for that property.

    Select application type

 

What's next?

Now that you have created an application, the application form opens in Objective Build at the first step and you can see all the steps that you need to complete in the navigation pane.

You can now:

You can also return to the Projects list or your Dashboard or log out. Objective Build saves your new application automatically and you can see it in the Projects list.