Government ready to take a box cutter to consenting authorities
Building and Construction Minister wants a single point of contact for builders, use of specialist inspectors and will take a look at the liability issue to remove 'risk averse' approach.
Streamlining number of councils in the mix should speed up consenting process.
Paul Bull, the chief executive of Signature Homes, says there's an “absolute need” for a more streamlined and efficient process for building consent authorities.
Bull said in some areas of the country the franchise builder – tracking at about 450 home builds per year – was operating across
