How do I fit the building I need on the site I have?

You will need to consider aspects such as outdoor living space, sunlight, landscaping, and parking site size and shape, to name a few. The zoning of your site will determine what you can build and how much of the site can be covered by buildings. The plan will state the rules of building in relation to the area that your site is in; you must comply with these rules in order to get a building consent from the Council.