When you need a resource consent
A resource consent is a formal approval needed when a building or activity does not meet the rules in the District Plan, or the plan states that resource consent is required for a particular activity.
Notified or non-notified
There are three ways in which resource consent applications can be processed – publicly notified, limited notified or non-notified.
Written approval from affected persons
Sometimes written approval from affected neighbours and other parties is needed for an application to be processed on a non-notified basis.
Exemption for permitted boundary activities
An exemption process for proposals only infringing District Plan boundary rules, with written approval from the neighbouring owners.
Existing use rights
Existing use rights are an exemption under Section 10 of the Resource Management Act (RMA).
Public involvement in the process
How resource consent applications are managed, when you can get involved, and how decisions are made.
Resource consent hearings
A hearing is a formal meeting to consider notified resource consent applications where submissions have been received.
Publicly notified applications
You can make a submission on any publicly notified resource consent application.
Applications of interest
Information on resource consent applications of public interest, and monthly consent lists