The Fast Track process and the Council's role in it
Selwyn District Council's role in the Fast Track process
While Selwyn District Council is not the decision-maker under the Government's Fast Track Approvals Act 2024, it plays an important role in providing local knowledge and technical advice during the assessment process.
This infographic (below) outlines where the Council contributes to both referral and substantive applications, including providing comments when requested and identifying local issues that applicants should consider. It also explains how decisions are made by central government and independent expert panels, and what information is available to the public at each stage.