Land Information Memorandum (LIM)

This page provides information on when a Land Information Memorandum (LIM) is used, how you apply for a LIM and what it will tell you.

What is a LIM

LIM's are documents relating to a specific property and are issued by Council under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. 

A LIM is an important document

LIM's can be an important guide to assist your purchase decision where you are proposing to buy an established house, building or business.

A LIM is more comprehensive than a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) in that it contains building information.

The LIM will tell you

All or any of the following (as available or applicable in each case):

  • Identification of each (if any) special feature or characteristic of the land, including but not limited to potential erosion, avulsion, falling debris, subsidence, slippage, alluvion, or inundation, or likely presence of hazardous contaminants, that may be:
    • Known to Council; but
    • Is not apparent from the district plan.
  • Details of rates payable (or outstanding).
  • Details of any building or resource consent, certificate, notice, order, or requisition affecting the land or any building on the land previously issued by Council.
  • Information relating to the use to which that land may be put and conditions attached to that use. 
  • Environmental issues i.e. potential for erosion, slippage, subsidence or flooding.
  • Potential contamination by hazardous substances.
  • Information on private (where known to Council) and public stormwater and sewerage drains as shown in Council's records.
  • Information which, in terms of any other Act, has been notified to Council by any statutory organisation having the power to classify land or buildings for any purpose.
  • Information which has been notified to Council by any network utility operator pursuant to the Building Act 1991 or the Building Act 2004.
  • Septic tank systems approved. 
  • Building plans and drawings.
  • Code Compliance Certificate details.
  • Information notified to the Council under the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act 2006 (see link below). 
  • Aerial photographs. 
  • Licence details i.e. food premises, health, hairdressing, hazardous substances etc.
  • Heritage status of the land and/or building where applicable.

Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information held on its files as previous owners may have carried out work without reference to Council.  

The LIM will not tell you

About building restrictions applying to the site. 

If you are intending to buy a property for redevelopment, it is suggested you check your proposal with Council Resource Consents Planners before committing yourself to a purchase.

The LIM will not tell you about unauthorised or illegal work carried out on the property.  

Applying for a LIM

LIM applications can be typed or in writing on the prescribed form and when filed must be accompanied by the prescribed application fee.   Lot and DP numbers are required on an application.

You may view, download or print off the LIM application form by using the link below, or obtain a form from Council's Customer Services Centre. 

You may submit your completed application at Council's Customer Services Centre.

Note: The application can also be faxed or emailed. 

Urgent LIM Fee and Turnaround

Urgent Residential LIM = Residential LIM Fee plus an additional 20% of the Residential LIM Fee = 2 working days turnaround of a Residential LIM instead of the statutorily allowed period of 10 working days.

Urgent Commercial LIM = Commercial LIM Fee plus an additional 20% of Commercial LIM Fee = 5 working days turnaround of a Commercial LIM instead of the statutorily allowed period of 10 working days.

What will a LIM cost?

Please click on the LIM Application Fees link below.

Important Lim Information

  1. The application fee is payable when the application is lodged with Council.  
  2. Fee payments can be made by cheque, eftpos, or cash at the Council Administration Building 16 Cobham Court Porirua or via Internet banking: Porirua City Council, Bank Account: 03 0547 0240008 01 Reference: your LIM application number (a Council Officer with contact you with this number).
  3. Applications submitted via email or fax - LIM application fee must be received in Council by the next business day or the LIM will be placed on hold.
  4. All LIM application fees are non-refundable.
  5. Applicants are liable for the full LIM application fee if a LIM application is cancelled.
  6. If there are additional charges incurred, they will be payable when you uplift your completed LIM from Council.

Property Boundaries

Property boundaries shown on any LIM document are a guide only.

You will need to find your property boundary pegs or employ a surveyor to set the boundaries for you.

Links to more LIM information

Legislation:

Porirua City Council links:

External links: