Fees

General information

• A $50 cancellation fee will apply if the application is cancelled within 24 hours, however if cancelled after 24 hours then no refund will be given.
• Legislation requires Council to provide a LIM within 10 working days from date of receipt.
• Processing will not begin until we have all the completed information and the correct fee is paid.
• No site inspections are undertaken as part of processing the Land Information Memorandum.
• The complete LIM report is delivered in electronic format by email along with a link to view or download the Property File
• A Land Information Memoranda (LIM) is a report that is prepared by a Territorial Authority (in this case the Rotorua Lakes Council) in relation to matters affecting land and buildings as per section 44A LGOIMA on the following:
• Any special feature of the land including potential erosion, falling debris, sinking, slipping, silting or build up of land, flooding, or likely hazardous pollutants known to the Council.
• Private and public drains and easements known to Council.
• Rateable valuation of the property and rates struck and owing for the current year. (NOTE: This will also include water rates where applicable)
• Council consents, certificates, notices, orders and requisitions affecting the land and any buildings on that land.
• Zoning of the property and a copy of the Planning Map relating to that Zone, advising how the land can be used.
• Certificates issued by a building certifier.
• Any information that has been submitted to the Council by other outside statutory organisations or network utility operators relating to the site or general locality.
• Any outstanding development contribution.
• Any requirements under local bylaws.