Resource Consents

A resource consent is formal approval from the council to carry out an activity that is not permitted as of right under the district or regional plan. For land development, the most common resource consents are subdivision consents (to create new lots), land use consents (to build in certain zones or exceed permitted standards), and discharge consents (to discharge stormwater or wastewater).

Possibly. Whether you need consent depends on your zone, the nature of your proposal, and the relevant plan provisions. Some activities are permitted as of right; others require consent regardless of scale. Orogen can tell you quickly whether your project needs consent and, if so, what type and what the likely conditions will be.

Subdivision consents, land use consents, water take and discharge consents, coastal permits, change to conditions (s127), extension of time (s125). We also prepare applications under the Building Act for related matters such as building over or near services. For complex projects, a single application may cover multiple types of consent simultaneously.

For a complete non-notified application, the council has 20 working days to process it (with any time on hold deducted). Limited notified consents typically take longer, and publicly notified applications can take several months to over a year if hearings are involved. Orogen prepares complete, high-quality applications to minimise the risk of being placed on hold.

A notified application is one where the council requires wider public or limited notification before deciding. Public notification means anyone can submit in support or opposition; limited notification means only specific affected parties are notified. Notification adds time and cost but is sometimes unavoidable. Orogen advises on notification risk before lodgement so you are not caught out.

A complete, well-prepared application that accurately describes the proposal and its effects; quality assessments of environmental effects; proactive engagement with affected neighbours; and early consultation with the council through a pre-application meeting. Orogen's applications are prepared to these standards.

Yes. We prepare the application, lodge it, manage all communication with the council, respond to information requests, and work through the imposition of conditions. If your application is notified, we manage the submission process and, if required, represent you at a hearing. You focus on your project; we manage the consent process.