FAQ

Can I subdivide my property?

Clearly where the zoning and district plan rules are permissive, the response is in the affirmative. Where the rules do not allow the activity sought, the answer is “maybe”. This is most likely the reason why the question has been asked, and is deserving of an answer expressing the likelihood of a successful outcome. We believe it is worth your effort to ask the question.

How long will a resource consent take to be granted?

The length of time for a resource consent to be granted depends on a number of factors including the complexity of the project, scale and mitigation of effects, whether the potentially affected party approvals have been gained, whether the application will be processed on a notified or non-notified basis, and which local authority is processing the application.

What is a limited notified application?

A limited notified application is a new way of processing an application by local authorities whereby only the directly affected parties are notified of a resource consent application. The

application is not notified in the local newspaper.

Can I get this resource consent application processed on a non- notified basis?

For a resource consent application to be processed on a non-notified basis, the effects of an application must be less than minor and the consent of all potentially affected parties must be granted.

What is a Section 92 request?

A Section 92 request is a request by the Council processing the resource consent application for further information relating to an application. Processing of the application by the local authority stops until the Section 92 request is answered.

Why should I undertake consultation?

Consultation under the Resource Management Act is not compulsory and any resource consent application can be lodged without any consultation having been undertaken. However, in certain circumstances, consultation will be very beneficial and can reduce

processing times and costs.