QLDC - Resource Consents

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QLDC Resource Consents Web Page Updates Change To Application Payments Web Banner Feb25

These changes are part of ongoing efforts to improve the customer experience of the resource consent application process.

What's changed?

Applicants must not make any payment before lodging a resource consent through QLDC’s online Community Portal.

Instead, an invoice for the initial fee will be issued once an application has been received (typically within 1-2 business days).
Payment correctly listing the application reference must be received before an application can progress further.
Payments must only be made on receipt of an invoice.

Do I need a resource consent?

Me tono au i te whakaaetaka rawa taiao?

Find out if you need a resource consent

Change, extend or surrender a resource consent

Tinihia, whakaroa, unuhia tētahi whakaae ā-rauemi

Find out how to surrender a resource consent

Before you apply

Ā mua i te tono

Find out what you need to do before you apply for a resource consent

Apply for a resource consent

Tonoa te whakaaetaka rawa taiao

Find out how to apply for a resource consent

Non-compliance & monitoring

Te tūtohu kore me te aroturuki

Find out about monitoring and non-compliance issues

Notified consents

Find out how to submit on a notified resource consent

Subdividing and Land Development

Wāwahi me te Whakawhanake Whenua

Find out what’s involved in subdividing and developing your property

Need Help?

Kei te whai tautoko koe?

Where to go for advice and info on resource consents

Current resource consents

A snapshot of resource consents formally received in the last 3 months.

eDocs

Tuhika tāhiko

Public access to property and consents records.

Resource Consents - Frequently Asked Questions

Whakaaetaka Rawa Taiao - Pātai auau

FAQs relating to all aspects of the resource consents process.

Practice notes and guidance

Tuhika tohutohu

Guidance on the District Plan, RM Engineering, Environmental Management.

ePlan

Māhere tāhiko

Check what rules apply to your property with the ePlan

Planning Matters

Our Planning and Development newsletter

Fast-track Approvals Act

Central government's proposal for a fast track approvals regime.