Resource Consents

AFFECTED PERSONS

The Resource Management Act does not specify who you must consult with when preparing a resource consent application. However, it is a good idea to identify and consult with all people who may be adversely affected by, or have some form of interest, in your proposed activity.

The extent of your consultation and the response of those consulted should be detailed in an Assessment of Environment Effects (AEE) - see how to prepare an AEE.

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APPLYING FOR RESOURCE CONSENT

A resource consent is required if your proposal does not comply with one or more of the ‘permitted activity’ rules in the Hastings District Plan.

The District Plan divides activities into categories which determine:

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ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS

Preparing an assessment of environmental effects (AEE) for a resource consent application is easy if you tackle it in steps.

Step 1: Identify the activities for which a resource consent is sought
What is it exactly that you intend to do? Which District Plan rule/s will your project breach? How will it affect the environment? You will need to think about your proposal and how it will change the site you intend to use or develop.

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NOTIFIED AND NON-NOTIFIED CONSENTS

There are two ways in which resource consent applications can be processed – notified or non-notified. The Resource Management Act 1991 provides specific guidance to councils who must decide whether or not an application is to be notified.