Resource consent applications
The process for approval for a development proposal which does not comply with the relevant City or District Plan rules, the differences between non-notified and notified resource consent applications. Information on timeframes and a schedule of fees. (Does not included Banks Peninsula)
Resource consent hearings (publicly notified and limited notified applications)
Answers to frequently asked questions about the process for public hearings on notified resource consent process applications. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
Neighbours' consents
Answers to frequently asked questions about neighbours' consents and how they affect the resource consent process. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
Assessment of environmental effects - simple
Explanation of how to prepare an assessment of environmental effects (AEE) to support a simple resource consent application. Includes an example. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
Assessment of environmental effects - complex
Explanation of how to prepare an assessment of environmental effects (AEE) to support complex resource consent application. Includes an example. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
Small scale home based employment
What is meant by home based employment activities are allowed by the City Plan and a number of the relevant rules which a homeowner must comply with to operate a business from a residential property. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
Building a family flat
Explanation of what a family flat is in terms of the City Plan, the resource consent application process and the future use of the flat. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
Elderly persons housing
Explanation of what elderly persons housing is in terms of the City Plan, the resource consent application process and monitoring of their use. (Does not include Banks Peninsula).
Relocating a building
Relocated buildings are a useful and often cost effective way of providing for residential, business and community accommodation needs. Relocation also encourages the recycling and re-use of good quality buildings within the city. However, to make sure that the building is suitable for relocation and its new site you need to be aware of a number of building consent and resource consent requirements. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
So you want to relocate a building?(ESURMO8) [PDF 35.6KB]
Retail activities in the business 3B and 4 Zones
Provides assistance for those making an application for resource consent for retail activities within the industrial business zones of the City Plan. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
Retail activities in the business 3B and 4 zones (ESRM401) [PDF 703KB]
Pre-application Meetings
Pre-application meetings are for persons who intend to lodge a resource consent application and would like advice and assistance in the early stages of planning and designing their development.
Fast track the process
In response to customer feedback, we have introduced a fast track service for certain types of applications. The process will provide a priority service for applicants who require the urgent processing of their resource consent application. (Does not include Banks Peninsula)
Installing a Satellite Dish in the Living 1,2 and 3 Zones
Explanation of the City Plan rules covering the size and location of satellite dishes. (Does not include Banks Peninsula.)
Streamline Programme
Explanation of how “Approved Consultants” can prepare and submit applications for resource consent on the applicant’s behalf in a compressed format, which will result in a quicker turnaround and lower Council processing fees.
