Information on how you can make a submission to a Public Notified consent

Submissions

Submissions may be made in writing to the Selwyn District Council by the closing date for such submissions.


Please note: Submissions are a public document and they are available for viewing by the public. It is also likely that the submission or a summary of the submission will be available on our website.

All submissions must be dated and signed by the person making the submission, and must contain the following information:

  1. Full name, postal address, telephone number and email (as well as fax number if applicable).
  2. Details of the application in respect of which submission is being made (this is to include the location and application number).
  3. Whether the application is supported or opposed should be clearly indicated.
  4. Your submission should include the reasons you support or oppose the application.
  5. The decision you believe the Consent Authority should make.
  6. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission at any hearing which may be convened to determine the matter.

A copy of your submission must be served as soon as is reasonably practicable on the applicant.

Submission Forms

You can download a submission form 13 and post or deliver to one of our service centres or make an online submission or email your submission to submissions@selwyn.govt.nz

This notice is issued under Section 93(2) of the Resource Management Act 1991.

You can pick up a booklet on the Resource Consent process from the Building and Planning Department counter at the Rolleston Office.

Further information on the process is available from the Ministry for the Environment.