Resource consents

Introduction | When a resource consent is needed | Resource consent process | Applying for a consent | Streamlined application process | Publicly notified consents | Making a submission | Hearings | If your approval is needed | Monitoring resource consents | Certificate of compliance | Environmental fines

Resource consent process

Application is lodged with Auckland City including an assessment of environmental effects and all relevant information
Application to be notified Auckland City has 10 working days to publicly notify the application and call for submissions		Application to be non-notified
Closing date for submissions is 20 working days after public notification.		Council officer's report and recommendations
A hearing may be held. If held, it will be within 25 working days of the closing date of submissions for a notified application no later than 25 working days from the date of receipt of the application, or the date on which the approval of affected persons (and any additional information) has been obtained, whichever is the later.
A copy of the decision will be given to the applicant and to all those who made a submission: where a hearing has been held, no later than 15 working days from the end of the hearing if no hearing has been held, generally 20 working days after the receipt of application or after the closing date for submissions.
The applicant or anyone who has made a submission may lodge an appeal with the Environment Court