Introduction to resource consents
A resource consent is a permit for an activity that might affect the environment, and isn’t classed as a permitted activity under a regional or district plan.
Resource consents help sustainably manage and protect the natural environment and resources of our beautiful region. The purpose of a resource consent is to put controls around activities that might have an effect on the environment.
There are five main activity types when it comes to resource consents:
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Types of resource consent |
Example |
Responsible authority |
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Land use consent |
Major earthworks |
Regional Council |
|
Constructing a building close to your neighbour |
City/District Council |
|
|
Water consent |
Taking water for irrigation |
Regional Council |
|
Discharge consent |
Discharging stormwater into a water body |
Regional Council |
|
Coastal consent |
Building a wharf on the coast below the mean high-water springs mark |
Regional Council |
|
Subdivision consent |
Dividing the property into two or more new titles |
City/District Council |
Legislation, plans and policies
A resource consent must meet the requirements of: