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.
Notification, hearings and written approvals
Resource consent applications can be processed as non-notified, limited notified, or publicly notified, and sometimes a hearing or written approval from neighbours is needed.
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.
Publicly notified applications
You can make a submission on any publicly notified resource consent application.
Resource consents received and issued
Applications received, decisions issued, and volumes and processing timeframes.
Applications of interest
Information on resource consent applications of public interest