What do I need to know before applying?
You are responsible for checking a number of things before you apply for resource consent. Read through our handy checklist and make sure you know the answers to these questions:
- Am I allowed to do this?
- Do I need a resource and/or a building consent?
- Who do I need to talk to?
- What are my obligations?
- How long will it take?
- How much will it cost?
- What can I do if it goes wrong?
What information do I need for my application?
Before you start your application, make sure you have:
- a Project Information Memorandum
- an Assessment of Environmental Effects
- a preliminary design.
Use our checklist to make sure you have all the information needed to apply for resource consent.
Wanting to subdivide?
You, or your agent, will need to apply for a subdivision resource consent if you want to divide land or buildings for separate ownership, such as new lots or sections, unit title, flats plan (cross lease), or company lease.
You may need to attend a pre-design or pre-application meeting prior to lodging your resource consent application. The purpose of a pre-application meeting is to facilitate communication between applicants and the council so that the applicant can make informed decisions about applying for consents, permits or licenses.
Step 1: You
Pay the fee
Once your application is ready, including all supporting documents, you’ll need to pay your application fee. Find out what you’ll need to pay.
| LAND USE | ||||||||||
| Land use related applications are subject to the following non refundable deposits as per application type. Any actual or reasonable costs including, additional planning assessment and administration time spent beyond that covered by the deposits will be charged at the relevant hourly rates | ||||||||||
| Land Use Certificates | ||||||||||
| Certificate of Compliance | $1,183.00 | |||||||||
| Existing Use Right | $2,604.00 | |||||||||
| Planning Verification (fixed fee) | $440.00 | |||||||||
| Outline Plan | $1,702.00 | |||||||||
| Non-Notified Land Use Consent Applications | |||||||||||
| Controlled Activities (Fast Track 10 day) | $2,003.00 | ||||||||||
| Restricted Discretionary | $3,138.00 | |
| Discretionary Activity | $4,007.00 | |
| Non-Complying Activity | $4,828.00 | |
| Minor | $1,603.00 | |
| Other Land-Use Related Applications | ||||||||||
| Extension of Time Limit | $1,442.00 | |||||||||
| Change or Cancellation of Consent Condition | $1,603.00 | |||||||||
| Surrender of Consent (whole or part) | $668.00 | |||||||||
| Deemed Permitted Boundary Activities | $600.00 | |||||||||
| Deemed Permitted Marginal or Temporary Activities | $600.00 | |||||||||
| Urgent Applications | |||||||||||
| Non-notified consents only - issued within 10 working days | Twice the regular fee | ||||||||||
| Notified Land Use Consent Applications | $20,034.00 | |
| Limited Notified Land Use Applications | $9,349.00 | |
| SUBDIVISION | ||||||||||||
| Subdivision related applications are subject to the following non refundable deposits as per application type. Any actual or reasonable costs including, additional planning assessment and administration time spent beyond that covered by the deposits will be charged at the relevant hourly rates | ||||||||||||
| Non-Notified Subdivision Consent Applications | ||||||||||||
| Includes subdivision related works for earthworks, roads, retaining walls and 3 waters infrastructure e.g. pump stations. | ||||||||||||
| Restricted Discretionary Activity | $2,671.00 | |||||||||||
| Restricted Discretionary Activity | 3-50 lots | per lot/unit/flat | $85.00 |
| Restricted Discretionary Activity | 51-100 lots | per lot/unit/flat | $29.00 |
| Restricted Discretionary Activity | 101 lots and greater | per lot/unit/flat | $14.00 |
| Discretionary Activity, Non-Complying Activity | $4,007.00 | |
| Discretionary Activity, Non-Complying Activity | 3-50 lots | per lot/unit/flat | $85.00 |
| Discretionary Activity, Non-Complying Activity | 51-100 lots | per lot/unit/flat | $29.00 |
| Discretionary Activity, Non-Complying Activity | 101 lots and greater | per lot/unit/flat | $14.00 |
| Joint Subdivision and Land Use consent applications | $2,671.00 | |
| Joint Subdivision and Land Use consent applications | 3-50 lots | per lot/unit/flat | $85.00 |
| Joint Subdivision and Land Use consent applications | 51-100 lots | per lot/unit/flat | $29.00 |
| Joint Subdivision and Land Use consent applications | 101 lots and greater | per lot/unit/flat | $14.00 |
| Permitted Activity - Certificate of Compliance, Amendment to Flats Plans, Boundary Adjustments | $1,200.00 | |
| Urgent applications | Twice the regular fee | |
| Other Subdivision Related Applications | ||||||||||
| Extension of Time Limit | $1,442.00 | |||||||||
| Change or Cancellation of Consent Condition | $1,602.00 | |||||||||
| Surrender of Consent (whole or part) | $654.00 | |||||||||
| Subdivision Certificates and Associated Applications | ||||||||||
| s.223 RMA | $634.00 | |||||||||
| s.224c RMA | $634.00 | |||||||||
| s.224(f) RMA (fixed fee) | $133.00 | |||||||||
| 32 (2)A Unit Title Act (fixed fee) | $133.00 | |||||||||
| s.221 RMA | $802.00 | |||||||||
| s.226 RMA | $1,229.00 | |||||||||
| Re-issue of Certificate and Other Certificates | $634.00 | |||||||||
| Works Clearance Application | $960.00 | |||||||||
| Bond Release application | per hour | Actual costs | ||||||||
| Subdivision Related Approval Applications | ||||||||||
| Section 75-83 - Building Act 1994 | $834.00 | |||||||||
| Proposed Unit Development Plan | $1,054.00 | |||||||||
| Revocation of Building Line Restriction (charge include E-Dealing) | $1,336.00 | |||||||||
| Right of Way Approval (section 348 LGA) | $1,068.00 | |||||||||
| Revocation of Easement (section 243 RMA) | $632.00 | |||||||||
| Second and subsequent stage non-complying cross lease subdivision applications | $1,526.00 | |||||||||
| Road Naming | $1,181.00 | |||||||||
| Road Renaming | $1,800.00 | |||||||||
| Amend or Delete Consent Notice (section 221 RMA) | $1,508.00 | |||||||||
| Publicly Notified and Limited Notified Subdivision Consent Applications | $8,014.00 | |
How to pay
We accept cheque, cash and credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) payments. Please note a 1.2% surcharge applies for credit card payments. You can pay us:
By visiting
Hamilton City Council
260 Anglesea Street
Online
Direct credit payments can be made to Hamilton City Council 02-0316-0030142-006
If paying by invoice, please quote the references on the invoice.
If paying without an invoice, please use the following references.
Particulars: Planning
Code: Applicant name
Reference: Address of application
Complete the application form and submit to:
By visiting
Hamilton City Council
260 Anglesea St
By post
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
By email
Applications must be submitted in PDF, JPEG or Word formats. If your file is too large to send, please contact us for an upload link to our OneDrive.
Applications are formally accepted when all relevant documents are included, fees paid, and a full explanation of the proposal, assessment of effects, plans and checklists are included.
Step 3: Council
Application assessment
Once we have your application, we will:
- check it is complete
- check with experts if they need further information
- consider all information in the application, check the assessment of environmental effects and consider affected parties
- in a non-notified consent process, assess consent under delegated authority by Council
- in a notified consent process, identify affected parties with their feedback sought (limited), or we will advertise the consent request and seek public feedback (public)
- in some cases hold a pre-hearing meeting with the applicant and submitters
- hold a public hearing in some cases
decide whether to grant or decline your application based on Council plans, rules and potential effects.
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Last updated 25 October 2022