Resource Consent Applications are necessary for activities that cannot be carried out as of right and may have adverse effects on the environment. Subdividing land, building a new house in a sensitive environment, and most types of earthwork are a few examples of these. All resource consent applications must demonstrate how the proposed activity will comply or identify proposed infringements with planning requirements. It is also necessary to show how any possible adverse effects of the proposal are to be mitigated.
RMS Surveyors can guide you through the resource consent process from start to finish, providing valuable advice, preparing the application on your behalf, and helping you avoid common mistakes. Our experts will tell you how long the application will take, estimate the various costs, and tell you about the possible issues that you may encounter.
Get Approval from Your Local Council
Every Council has different District Plan, which contains various rules and conditions for activities that may have an impact on the environment. Some towns may require consent for an activity that others freely permit, while a few areas may prohibit that activity entirely. It is important to verify this, as an incorrect assumption may carry serious consequences.
The consent application process may seem complex and overwhelming to those who are unused to it, but it can be summarised into a few key points.
Assessing the activity’s status against the relevant sections of the District Plan
Assessing the possible adverse effects of the proposed activity on the environment
Consulting the people who may be affected by the activity
Preparing and submitting the resource consent application to the local Council
Negotiating with Council regarding the issue of resource consent decision and the conditions of the decision
Attending any required hearings regarding the application
We can simplify matters and improve your chances of a successful application by walking you through every step of the process. RMS Surveyors has years of experience in resource consent applications, and we regularly deal with many of the local councils. This gives us a deep understanding of the process, allowing us to secure individual requirements with ease.
Do you need assistance with your application or development? Give us a call today, and we would be more than happy to lend you our expertise.