Must comply with Schedule 1 of the General Regulation.

Ponds don't need BA if:

  • it isn't for swimming, wading or bathing
  • it isn't more than 1.2m deep
  • you don't need a licence, notice, certifier, plans, inspections, certificates, design or construction standards under the Building Act 2004, and
  • it follows all other general rules.

Also see: pond DA exemptions.