Planning Web Links
Current location in the site
DBH The Department of Building and Housing have put together brochures to help you through the building and planning consent process.
Consumer Build details on the Fencing Act (and other helpful building / buying information).
Environment Canterbury in a nutshell, if it comes out of the ground or air, or goes into the ground or air, you will need a consent from Environment Canterbury (Ecan).
Greater Christchurch Urban Development Strategy - a plan to manage urban development that protects water, and enhances and protects open spaces, transportation links, creates more liveable centres and manages population growth in a sustainable way.
Land Information NZ Online - Certificate of Title searches
Ministry for the Environment - covers issues that affect the environment, environmental law and treaties, and environmental reporting. The site also includes information on what you can do for the environment.
NZ Historic Places Trust - to promote, protect, preserve and conserve historical and cultural heritage.
NZ Legislation - Acts, Bills & Regulations online
Quality Planning - planning processes and terms defined
Resource Management Act - Direct link to the RMA on Legislation Online