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Applying for resource consent

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Home / Resource consents / Applying for resource consent

Putting together a consent application can be complex. Our guides and tools will help ensure you provide us with all the information required to process your application efficiently.

Pre-application service

Before you submit your resource consent application, we encourage you to discuss your proposal with us.

Preparing your application

View the guides and tools that will help you to gather the information required for your application.

Guidance for resource management practitioners

Understand what activities may require a resource consent and how to prepare a consent application.

Lodge your consent

Use our resource consent forms and find information about how to apply and pay for your application.

Assessment of your application

Learn more about what happens with your application once you have submitted it.

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