Pre-application service
Before you submit your resource consent application, we encourage you to discuss your proposal with us first. Using our pre-application service will help ensure your application includes all the relevant information so we can process it efficiently.
The information you provide with your resource consent application helps us evaluate the potential effects of your activities on the environment. It also helps others who may be affected to clearly understand what you’re intending to do.
General consent assistance
If you have enquiries that extend beyond the scope of a resource consent application, the Advisory team is here to assist.
Types of enquires we can help with:
- seeking clarification on the necessity of a resource consent
- verifying a rule or policy interpretation
- questions about current resource consents and associated responsibilities.
For these enquiries, contact us via:
- our online form
- or by calling 0800 324 636 between 8AM and 5PM, Monday to Friday.
Our pre-application service
We will adjust our pre-application service to suit your needs. We can offer review and advice on:
- types of resource consents needed
- required supporting information
- people who should be consulted
- application process
- review of technical reports or assessments required
- review of draft applications
- feasibility of your proposal
- any requirements if you plan to use the fast-track approvals pathway for your proposal, and how is this process different?
Information on the resource consenting process can also be found under:
- On our website: Lodge your consent
- The Ministry for the Environment: 'Applying for a resource consent guide'.
- Consent fast-track approvals
Charges for our pre-application service
The first hour of our pre-application service is free of charge. This initial hour will include activities such as:
- reviewing or preparing relevant information
- emails or phone calls
- administrative tasks
- preliminary meetings.
For simple proposals, pre-application advice may consist of a phone call or email. For more complex proposals, this could include reviewing supporting or technical reports. Please note that if a meeting with technical experts is required, it may take up to two weeks to organise it.
After the first hour, our standard charges will apply. Learn more about charges for processing resource consent applications.
Request for resource consent pre-application advice
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