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Building Consent for Removal of Existing Buildings

Rob Elshire made this Official Information request to Palmerston North City Council

Currently waiting for a response from Palmerston North City Council, they must respond promptly and normally no later than (details and exceptions).

From: Rob Elshire

Dear Palmerston North City Council,

This request relates to:

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NOTICE OF DECISION – RESOURCE CONSENT

THE APPLICANT: TE PIRANGI DEVELOPMENTS LTD
C/- RESONANT CONSULTING LTD
LOCATION: 158 TURITEA ROAD, PALMERSTON NORTH
ZONING: RURAL ZONE, RURAL RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
ACTIVITY STATUS: NON-COMPLYING
PROPOSAL: EIGHT-LOT SUBDIVISION TO CREATE SIX
ADDITIONAL RURAL-RESIDENTIAL LOTS
APPLICATION: SUB 12.2024.412.1
LU 13.2024.412.1
DECISION – SUBDIVISION (SUB 12.2024.412.1)
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I am requesting a copy of the building permit to remove outbuildings as required in the notice of decision as described in the following from that notice:

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REMOVAL OF EXISTING BUILDINGS

9. Prior to requesting approval under Section 224 of the Act, the consent holder must
provide written confirmation that the existing building over the proposed boundary of
Lots 2, 16 – 18 and 19 has been removed or relocated to a position that complies with
the District Plan.

Note: A Building Consent application will be required to carry out this work.
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These buildings were demolished on the afternoon of the 25th of December 2025 with a digger. The demolished remains were covered up with branches and trunks of trees which were pulled down by the digger on the afternoon of the 25th and the morning of the 26th of December 2025. The pile was moved in January 2026 to another part of the subdivision and the concrete slab on which it sat was broken up and removed from the site.

Yours faithfully,

Rob Elshire

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Palmerston North City Council

Kia ora Rob

We have received your official information request
We received your request on 13/2/2026 for a copy of the building permit to remove outbuildings as required in the notice of decision - LU 13.2024.412.1 - Decision – Subdivision (SUB 12.2024.412.1) - Te Pirangi Developments Ltd, 158 Turitea Road, PN.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by emailing [Palmerston North City Council request email]. Your reference number is LGOIMA SRC0396967
 
Ngā mihi

Merle Lavin
Governance Support Officer

Official Information Team
Legal Services

Palmerston North City Council
Te Marae o Hine − 32 The Square
Private Bag 11034, Palmerston North 4442

06 356 8199
pncc.govt.nz

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