Resource Consent
In this section
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About Resource Consents
Basic information about the resource consent process
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Applications of Community Interest
Information on applications deemed to be of community interest
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Application & Submission Forms
The Resource Consent Application, Submission and Notification forms
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Building on Your Land
Information regarding Building on your property.
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Decision Information
Information about the resource consent process, appeals, and monitoring
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Deemed Permitted Activity Notice Information
Deemed Permitted Activity Notice Information
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Deemed Permitted Boundary Activities
Deemed Permitted Boundary Activities
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Deposits and Refunds for Returned Incomplete Applications
Explanation of what happens to your application and deposit if a resource consent or other planning application is returned incomplete.
- Direct Referral Process Information
- Flood Assessment Certificates
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Forms
Downloadable forms for the Resource Consent process
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Geotechnical Assessment
With the introduction of the geotechnical assessment guidelines in 2011, the Council has been requiring geotechnical reports for all subdivision applications.
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Highly Productive Land
National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land
- In the Zone
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Land Use Activities
How to find out if your proposed activity or development requires resource consent
- Limited Notified Resource Consents
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Managing Soil Contaminants
Information about NES for Contaminated Soil
- Monitoring
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Multi-unit Development in MRZ
Planning Process and District Plan Interpretation Guidance
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National Environmental Standards for Detached Minor Residential Units (NES-DMRU)
NES-DMRU
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Obtaining Affected Parties Approval
What information you need to provide when seeking your neighbours' approval for a resource consent
- Planning
- Pre-application Meetings
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Publicly Notified Resource Consents
List of current and recent notified resource consents, and how to go about making a submission
- Resource Consents Statistics
- Resource Consent Fees
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RMA Discount
Explains how a discount is applied if your consent is not processed within required timeframes
- Subdivisions
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Special Housing Areas
The Selwyn Housing Accord (the Accord) is intended to enable subdivision and development of housing in suitable priority areas
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Urban Multi-unit Development – Residential, Commercial, Industrial
New process for servicing confirmation from 1 November 2024
General Information
- Overview of the Resource Consent Process
What is a resource consent and when do I need one? - Overview of Deemed Permitted Boundary Activities
What are deemed permitted boundary activities, and how do I get a notice? - Planning Forms
Resource consent application forms (including application forms for fast track resource consents, "affected persons" written approval forms). - Fees
Details on the required fees for processing different types of planning applications. Refer to 'Resource Management' for list of applicable fees. - Applications of Community Interest
Applications and or decisions for applications not publicly notified which may be of public interest. - Notified Applications
Information about publicly notified Resource Consents. - Information for Subdivision Applications
General information on the key stages of a subdivision application. - Information for Land Use Applications
Information about Land Use consents, building relocations, advertising signs, change of use, new buildings and extensions to buildings. - Obtaining Affected Parties Approval
Your neighbours may be considered an "affected person" if you propose to do something on your land which may have an effect on them.
Resource Consent Search
Online search of Resource Consent applications lodged with us. The search is by Resource Consent number. You can view the current status of your consent.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, or require a pre-application meeting, please contact the Duty Planner on Ph 0800 SELWYN or email contactus@selwyn.govt.nz