Delays in building consent applications being viewed by Christchurch City Council are currently stretching out to 11 weeks. A nationwide building franchise has spoken out against the “unacceptable” delay currently being experienced by Christchurch builders waiting for building consents, calling it “ridiculous”. LATITUDE HOMES Marc Hunter of Latitude Homes says there is a considerable cost to his company and clients having to wait more than three months for a building consent. “We are waiting longer than three months just to get a building consent. We are hearing back within the 20 days.”LATITUDE HOMES The delay has been attributed to an unforeseen volume of applications and too few building consent officers.

Source: Stuff September 16, 2021 21:53 UTC