Step 1: YOU
What you need to know
Resource consents are usually granted for five years. Check the conditions on your consent for specific timeframes. If you think work won’t be completed before your resource consent period ends, you can apply for an extension.
To extend the time your resource consent is valid for, you must:
- show you have made efforts to fulfill the purpose and conditions of the consent
- ideally, apply at least six months before your consent lapses.
If your consent lapses before your extension has been approved, you will need to apply for a new resource consent.
To apply for an extension to your resource consent, you must provide:
- a statement on how much extra time you need
- a timeline showing progress since consent was granted
- written approval of anyone potentially affected by a possible time extension
- assessment of effects of the time extension on the District Plan.
What fees you can expect
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Other Land-Use Related Applications | ||||||||||
| Extension of Time Limit | $1,442.00 | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Other Subdivision Related Applications | ||||||||||
| Extension of Time Limit | $1,442.00 | |||||||||
Payment can be made by cash, EFTPOS or credit card. To pay by direct credit please:
Pay to 02-0316-0030142-006
Particulars: Planning
Code: Name of Applicant
Reference: Address of Application.
Step 2: YOU
Submit your application
Step 3: COUNCIL
What you can expect from us
Your application will be processed within the statutory timeframe. However, if we need more information from you, your assessment can take longer and you may be charged additional fees.
We will consider your application and make a decision based on:
the amount of progress or effort you have made towards project completion
whether anyone is likely to be affected by the extension of time
whether there have been any changes to the District Plan since your consent was granted.
Possible outcomes
1. Approved
If your extension is granted, we’ll let you know your new resource consent end date.
2. Declined
If your application extension is declined, we'll let you know your consent will lapse/expire. If you still wish to proceed, you will need to apply for a new resource consent under the current District Plan.
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Last updated 16 June 2022