APPLICATION PROCESS
for development/use or land subdivision
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Lodgement of planning application form
Once completed, the planning application form, with all the relevant information, should be lodged with Council. It is recommended that applicants consult with Council officers, especially about the nature of their plans, prior to lodging their application form.
Request for additional information
Within 21 days of receiving a valid application Council may require the applicant to provide additional information (to better explain the proposal). The statutory timeframe of 42 days in which Council must grant or refuse the permit does not run while the request for information has not been answered.
Advertisement (Discretionary Applicants Only)
Discretionary planning applications are publicly advertised. Usually this involves a notice in the 'Mercury' newspaper, notices on the site and letters to adjacent properties. Council also displays advertised applications on its website and in the Council offices.
Public exhibition (Discretionary applicants only)
Any person wishing to make a representation may write to Council within the time frame advertised in the public advertisements (normally 14 days). Representations can only be made on discretionary applications.
Decision
Council will consider the application within the statutory timeframe, unless an extension of time is agreed with the applicant.
Notification of decision
Council will then notify the applicant and any representor of its decision
Planning appeals
Appeals against Council's decision can be made to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal (RMPAT) within 14 days of the decision. If after 14 days no appeals are lodged, the permit is validated and if a building permit is required, this may then be assessed and issued.
Planning appeals
Appeals against Council's decision can be made to the Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal (RMPAT) within 14 days of the decision. If after 14 days no appeals are lodged, the permit is validated and if a building permit is required, this may then be assessed and issued.
Appeal Decision
After the hearing process has been completed, the Tribunal makes a decision on the appeal. This decision is legally binding on all parties involved.
