HummingBird Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Does anyone know if you have to get permission from the Auckland/Manukau City council to build a pond? I called them to ask but just got transferred around to people who knew nothing. If noone here knows I'll give ringing them another try, not looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 It really depends on how big you want your pond... if it is the size of a swimming pool then yes... if it is the size of a small paddling pool then I don't think so.... I have bathtubs at my place and if I need a permit for those then I am screwed :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted September 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Hmmm. The council built a huge pond in a local park, it's right next to a pathway, about 3m deep and completely unfenced. Talk about hypocrisy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HummingBird Posted September 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Apparently you only need to fence/get permission to build a pond if it's more than 40cm deep. Like that makes sense, I mean people can drown in like an inch of water. Probably a little much for me to except logic from the City Council though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toughchicken Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 we may need to fence lakes, rivers and the beachs soon. :lol: :lol: :lol: RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetom Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 :lol: , my 900 deep pond has no fencing, then again neither does my pool! Hope no spot inspections at my place lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Most councils have bylaws regarding the depth of the pond being built. 18" is the usual maximum (which is why the fibreglass and plastic ones you buy are so shallow) before any consents need to be sought but this varies from council to council. I have 2 baths sunk into my garden which, theoretically, should be fenced! In Marlborough, only 18" is too shallow as it gets too hot here unless you build in a shaded area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monaro1 Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 this is from my son, if you have no public access to the area where the pond is to be built,no saftey fence is required. by public access thay mean you must have a fully fenced section or at least the back yard fenced. my son is doing one of his final exams on why the council can make you do so mutch to make your pool safe,but thay can build man made lakes beside schools with no fencing and slippery banks. he has called it DO AS I SAY NOT AS I DO. his english master says it will make a few waves when published. other answer,dont tell anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetom Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 north shore regulations have changed so that even if your entire property is fenced you may still be breaking the bylaw. It has a clause about doors opening towards the pool i think. It's a pretty badly written bylaw in my opinion, not in merit but it how understandable it is. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Should be a law that people with kids have to have thier yards properly fenced in so their children can't escape instead of forcing OTHER people to keep those kids OUT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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