Land Information Memorandums (LIMs)

A Land Information Memorandum (LIM) is a report about a particular property. At your
request, it is prepared from records held by the Council only, and provides:

• Information identifying each (if any) special feature or characteristic of the land concerned, including (but not limited to) potential erosion, avulsion, falling debris, subsidence, slippage, alluvion or inundation, or likely presence of hazardous contaminants, that:

• is known to the Council; but

• Is not apparent from the district scheme under the Town and Country Planning Act 1977 or a district plan under the Resource Management Act 1991.

• Information on private and public stormwater and sewerage drains as shown in the Council’s records.

• Information relating to the Rateable Valuation of the property and any rates owing.

• Information concerning any consent, certificate, notice, order, or requisition affecting the land or any building on the land previously issued by the Council (whether under the Building Act 1991 or any other Act).

• Information concerning any certificate issued by a building certifier pursuant to the Building Act 1991.

• Information relating to the use to which that land may be put and conditions attached to that use (including zoning information).

• Information which has been notified to the Council by any statutory organisation with the power to classify land or buildings for any purpose.

• Any information which has been notified to the Council by any network utility operator pursuant to the Building Act 1991.

The Land Information Memorandum may also include other information concerning the land which the Council considers relevant and believes it is appropriate to make available. As information provided in a LIM is limited to that which is known to the Council with respect to the above matters, you are urged to also undertake your own investigations. Please note the Council does not visit or inspect the land or any buildings on it as part of its response to a LIM request.

The LIM may also include other information concerning the land which the Council at its’ discretion, considers relevant.

An Information Brochure: A Guide to LIMS in Papakura is available here.

An application for a LIM is available here.

Why should I get a LIM?

How much does a LIM cost?

Where do I submit my completed application form?

When will I receive my LIM?

Why should I get a LIM?

If you are considering purchasing a property, it is recommended that you obtain a LIM as it may provide important information about the property and any associated buildings.

If you are selling a property, a LIM can help inform potential buyers of the existing status of the property.

If you are a professional helping property buyers and sellers, clients may expect you to be aware of the information contained in a LIM when giving your advice.

If you are insuring a property, or lending on it as security, a LIM may inform you about its status and risks in relation to it.

How much does a LIM cost?

Papakura District Council has two LIMs processing streams - Standard and Urgent.

Urgent applications attract a higher fee than non-urgent.  Payment may be made in cash, by cheque or EFTPOS.  For information on the fee applicable to your LIM requirements please see the Papakura District Council Schedule of Fees and Charges available at the Council offices or online here.

Where do I submit my completed application form?

You can submit your LIM application by posting or delivering it to our Customer Services Centre, located at 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura. Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm. We do not accept LIM applications by fax.

When will I receive my LIM?

Providing all the necessary information is supplied with your application, the LIM will be provided by the Council within 10 working days for a Standard LIM or 2 days for an Urgent LIM.

When filling in your application form you should indicate in the space provided how you would prefer to receive the LIM. A completed LIM may be collected from the Council office, posted, e-mailed or faxed to you as soon as it is completed. If e-mailed or faxed, only the LIM document will be forwarded at this time, and the original and attachments will be mailed. If you wish to collect the LIM, the Council will telephone you to advise that the LIM has been completed and is ready for collection.