What is a LIM?
A LIM reports on information that the Council knows about a property from its records. The report is prepared in accordance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and includes the information set out in Section 44A.
It does not provide interpretation of this information or advice on how to interpret or utilise this information. Your own independent and appropriate professional advice should be sought.
It includes information on:
- rates
- building related information
- resource consents
- heritage buildings,structures and sites
- significant trees
- natural areas
- resource consents issued in the immediate neighbourhood
- current requisitions issued by the Council on the property
- drainage information on sewer and stormwater
- water supply
- special characteristics of the land
- registrations and licences
Why would you request a LIM?
The information contained in a LIM includes information that may assist you in your decision to purchase a property in the Timaru District.
Environment Canterbury may also have information regarding the property and a request for this information can be made by visiting the Land Information Request page on the Environment Canterbury website.
How do I order a LIM?
Use our Online Request option or print the LIM Application Form from the Related Information section, and send it to us.
How much does a LIM cost?
Please visit the LIM fees and charges page to view this information.
How can I pay for a LIM?
You can pay by credit card if ordered through the website, by internet transfer at bank account number 02-0888-0269159-00 using "LIM" as a reference, the address in the "Code" and your name/company in the particulars. You can also come in to a service centre and pay by cash or eftpos.
How long will it take?
LIMs will be processed within 10 working days.
Can I cancel a LIM after I've ordered it?
You can cancel a LIM within 1 business day of lodging it. No cancellations will be accepted after that. If you have paid for it prior to a cancellation, the payment will be credited to you.
What's the difference between a LIM and requesting a Building File?
A LIM contains official information that Council knows and has records of a particular property and this information is provided under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (aka LGOIMA).
When requesting a Building file, this information is specific to building permits and building consents only, relating to a property. You can select what information you are after, for example you may choose just the floor plan or the drainage plan (private) or you can request all building permit and consents. However, like a LIM this information is limited to what council has on record about a property.
Last updated: 28 Aug 2024