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About Resource Consents

Any land development or use of natural or physical resources may require a resource consent.

Apply for a Resource Consent

A resource consent is required when an activity is not permitted by rules in our District Plan. Find out how to apply for a resource consent.

Apply for a Certificate of Compliance

A Certificate of Compliance is confirmation that you do not need a resource consent for a planned activity.

Apply for a notice of requirement for designation

Only requiring authorities can ask to use land for particular work or project and for a designation to be provided for in a district plan. Find out how to apply.

Monitoring conditions of your resource consent (post approval)

Find out what we do to ensure the conditions of your land use consent are met, what to expect from this process, and what consent notice conditions we monitor.

Resource consent forms and documents

Find documents and forms relating to resource consents.

Notification, submissions and hearings

After you have lodged a resource consent application several processes may take place including a call for submissions and hearings.

Search resource consents

Search our database of resource consents submitted to us over the years.

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