WCC, Building Permit Applications, former Karori Borough

Descriptive Data

Archives Identifier00047Date Range1901-1922DescriptionThis series consists of building permit applications made to the Karori Borough Council between April 1903 and March 1920, and Wellington City Council from April 1920 to March 1922. They relate to proposed building work in Karori Borough.

Following the amalgamation of Karori Borough with Wellington in 1920 the existing numbering and administrative system was retained and used by the City Council until 1922. Under the Karori Borough Council Building Bylaw 1901 (and subsequent amendments) written application had to be made for permission to erect a building or carry out additions or alterations to an existing building. Applicants had to submit plans and documentation of the work proposed. If the work was in accordance with the Borough Bylaw a permit was issued and the plans and documentation were held in the office of the Borough Engineer. A register was kept of all applications made. All documentation relating to each application was filed by permit number.

Documentation required included an application form, plans, written specifications and if required structural calculations. The application form recorded the applicant or builder, the owner, description of the work proposed, legal description and street the site is on, and an estimated value. Plans generally include a site plan, floor plans, elevations and sections, and where required structural details. The written specifications outline what materials were used and the work done by the tradesmen involved. There may also be additional plans and documentation submitted by the applicant if changes were made to the building work proposed, or additional information was requested by the Borough Engineer. Applications generally do not have drainage information. At this time there was no system of public drainage in Karori Borough, drainage being confined to individual properties. For any one application the amount of documentation varies. In general earlier applications have less, as do smaller works (for example a house as opposed to a warehouse or office block). Buildings or work drawn up by architects (as opposed to a builder) often have more documentation. Very early applications may only have plans, and generally do not have application forms (although many have a letter of application).Quantity (Linear Metres)5MediumFileSystem of ArrangementNumerical by application numberCollection TypeWellington City Council

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WCC, Building Permit Applications, Northland District

WCC, Building Permits (A Series)

Access Information

Restriction StatusOpen

Related Agencies

Controlling or Creating AgencyCity Engineer's DepartmentRelationship Date Range1923-1972

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WCC, Building Permit Applications, former Karori Borough