Understanding consents

Find out how the resource consent application process works, what you need to do, and how long it may take.

Do I need a resource consent?

You need to apply for a resource consent if you wish to do something that is not permitted by district or regional plans
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Application advice

Our Consents team can provide an hour of free advice, after which there is an hourly charge + GST. To request pre-application advice, email - consents@trc.govt.nz
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Consultation

When we assess a resource consent application, we consider whether anyone may be adversely affected by the activities proposed in the application and we make efforts to consult.
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Tāngata whenua

After applicants have checked the Taranaki Regional Council’s plans and policy statements for an overview of the rules and resource management issues they need to find out which tā...
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Assessing effects

All resource consent applications need an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) and most need a Cultural Impact Assessment.
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Deposits & charges

An initial deposit is required when you apply for a resource consent.
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Obtaining a resource consent

Applications for resource consents need to be thoroughly and accurately prepared before being submitted to the Council. If you do this, your application is more likely to be proces...
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Give notice of permitted activity

Select the appropriate form to give the Council notice of permitted activity relating to forestry or the coast.
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