A resource consent is the formal approval issued by us that allows you to carry out an activity that has an impact on the environment or could affect other people. Approval is given under the Resource Management Act 1991 when a proposed building or activity doesn't comply with the relevant rules in our District Plan.
There are five types of resource consent. We process land use and subdivision consent applications.
Other application types such as coastal, water or discharge permits are processed by Waikato Regional Council.
Waikato Regional Council
More information
Ministry for the Environment - Everyday guide to Getting in on the Act
You'll need a resource consent if your project breaks any rule in our District Plan or you want to subdivide land. Land use consent relates to activities undertaken on a specific property and may include:
Subdivision consent applies to activities such as:
More information
Apply for a resource consent
You can check our online District Plan to find out the rules and standards relating to your property or give us a call on 07 3760899 to talk to one of our development advisors about your project.
More information
District Plan
Ministry for the Environment - Everyday Guide to the Resource Management Act 1991
Resource Management Act 1991
Once a resource consent has been issued, in most cases it will lapse if work isn't started within five years from the date the consent was granted.
If your consent lapses, you will need to apply again.
Be sure to check the conditions on your consent for any specific time frames.
Application can be made to extend the lapse date of an approved resource consent. Extension applications and decision must be made before the consent lapses.
Give us a call on 07 3760899 or email info@taupo.govt.nz with your consent details to discuss an extension.
A consent applicant may object under section 357A of the Resource Management Act, provided:
You can also object under section 357B of the Resource Management Act if we ask you to pay additional processing charges or costs after the decision has been made.
You need to send your objection to us in writing within 15 working days from the date you received the decision.
In your objection, you should include the reasons for the objection.
The objection process will follow these steps:
If you are dissatisfied with the council's decision on your objection, you may appeal to the Environment Court within 15 working days of the date you received the objection decision.
Appeals to the Environment Court can be made by:
You need to make your appeal on the prescribed form and pay a filing fee. To find out more, visit the Environment Court website.
You need to lodge your appeal to the Environment Court and send us a copy of your notice of appeal within 15 working days of receiving the decision.
You also need to send a copy of your notice of appeal to every person who made a submission on the application.
National Environmental Standards Checklist (PDF, 20KB)
Written Approval for Deemed Permitted Boundary Activity (PDF, 123KB)
Affected Persons Approval form (PDF, 204KB)
Application for New Road Name (PDF 90KB)
Application for Right of Way Approval (PDF, 23KB)
Notification of Earthworks form (PDF, 20KB)
Submission form for Resource Consent
TDC Standard Easement terms form (stormwater water and sewage) (PDF, 114KB)
Guide to Preparing an Assessment of Environmental Effects (PDF, 98KB)
Useful Contact Numbers for Resource Consent Applications (PDF, 171KB)
Information as to Rights of Appeal for Notice of Requirement (PDF, 44KB)
Design Guide for Rural Subdivision (PDF, 4.3MB)
Information for applicants: Deemed permitted boundary activities
Ministry for the Environment: Information for affected persons