Resource consent applications are processed through a number of stages including requesting further information, making a decision on notification, receiving public submissions, holding a public hearing and issuing a decision.
For a diagram showing the complete application process click here
Application received by consent authority
For information about the lodging of the application click here
Further information requested
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Decision made whether to notify application
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Submissions lodged
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Pre-hearing meeting
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Decision made whether or not to hold hearing
The consent authority decides whether or not a hearing will be held (see section 100). A hearing must be held if either the applicant or a submitter has requested to be heard and this request has not subsequently been withdrawn.
Hearing held
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Decision made
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Conditions placed on a resource consent
For information about the conditions that can be placed on a resource consent click here
Duration of consents
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Transfer of consents
For information about transferring consents click here
Appeal lodged with Environment Court
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Power to extend time limits
Provision is made in the RMA for the extension of time limits prescribed under the Act (see section 37). However, the maximum extension permitted is double the prescribed maximum limit unless the applicant agrees to a grater extension.
Relevant legal provisions
For legal provisions relating to the consent process click here
Further information
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