The Palmerston North City Council is receiving record numbers of building applications as demand continues to grow.
The city is experiencing a period of high population growth due to overseas migration numbers, which is increasing building applications.
This is being fuelled by the increase in population as well as strong growth in activity from commercial developments and other non-residential activity.
PNCC general manager for customer services Peter Eathorne said the numbers were expected to increase.
"Our team is doing our best to deal with the high workload. Normally we receive on average between 15 and 20 consents a week.