Q My neighbour is planning on building a new garage on their property and has approached me with the plans and asked me to sign permission. Do I need to give permission if I believe it could affect my property?
If your neighbour has approached you for permission for a new building, this is likely because the project breaches a rule in the district plan which may have negative effects on your property. This is called written approval. For example, the new building may be too high, or it may be located too close to the boundary fence. In these situations it is likely the project will require a resource consent under the Resource Management Act 1991 to breach rules
