Processing timeframes
As of 19 May 2025, the average timeframe for most applications to be allocated to a planner for processing is nine working days.
To help minimise delays please ensure your application is complete and includes all the necessary plans and supporting information. If you’re unsure about what you need to provide, check with our duty planner. The planner will contact you once your application is allocated.
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A resource consent is an approval under the Resource Management Act that's needed when a building or activity doesn't meet the rules in the Christchurch District Plan.
It is separate to a building consent, which confirms that building work complies with the Building Act and the building code. You may need one or both types of consent for your proposal.