Before preparing your submission you will need to assess the resource consent application to identify what aspects of the application you wish to support or oppose. See assessing resource consent applications for more information on this topic. Once you have identified issues you would like to raise in a submission, you will need to prepare a written submission, to lodge with the consent authority and serve a copy on the applicant.
Form of submission
Submissions must be prepared generally in accordance with Form 13. Many councils have produced their own submission forms based on Form 13.
Content of submission
There are six elements which you will need to address in the submission. To read these click here
Presentation of submission
Try to make your submission as clear and easily understood as possible. Use a readable typeface such as Arial point 10 or 11 with wide margins, ample spacing and liberal use of headings.
Lodging of submission
For information about lodging submissions click here
Costs involved
There is no charge for lodging a submission.
Checklist
For a checklist of matters to take into account when making a submission click here
Best practice examples
Have a look at the examples and templates page
Relevant legal provisions
For legal provisions relating to submissions click here
Further information
For further information click here
