Resource consents

Resource consents help sustainably manage and protect our natural environment and resources.  

The purpose of a resource consent is to put controls around activities that may have an effect on the environment. Consent must meet the requirements of:

• Resource Management Act 1991
• National Policy Statements
• Environmental Standards
• Regulations and also make sure the rules and policies in our regional planning documents are being followed. 

Finding resource consents across the region

Use our Consents mapping tool to locate consents across the Bay of Plenty and watch our guidance videos on the available functions.