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Assessing a Consent  |  Written Approval  |  Preparing Submissions  |  Prehearings  |  Presenting Submissions

Preparing Submissions on Resource Consent Applications

Before preparing a submission on a resource consent application you will need to assess the application to identify which aspects of the application you wish to support or oppose. Once you have identified issues you would like to raise, you can prepare a written submission and lodge it 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 11 point, 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