Planning approvals

Resource consents and other approvals overview

Any land development or use of natural or physical resources may need planning approval.

Apply for a subdivision consent

Find out how to make an application for subdivision consent and apply.

Apply for a land use consent

Find out how to make an application for land use consent and apply.

Apply for a deemed permitted boundary activity

Find out if you can apply for a deemed permitted boundary activity and how to apply.

Apply for a liquor planning certificate

Find out when a liquor planning certificate is required, the process for making an application and apply.

Apply for other planning approvals

How to apply for approvals to change or cancel a condition or covenant, extend to lapse date, certificate of compliance or existing use and right of way.

Progressing an approved subdivision

Find out how to progress your subdivision once your subdivision consent is approved, and how to apply for the required section 223 and 224 certificates.

Designations for public works

Find out more about the designation process for public works, which includes notices of requirement, outline plan of works and outline plan waivers.

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.