Before checking whether you need a consent for your temporary structure, you need to know:

• dimensions of the project (height, total area)
• location on property where the project will go
• size of the property in square metres
• total pre-existing building coverage on property
• total pre-existing hard surfaces on property.

To avoid delays in processing your temporary consent application you should:

• make sure your application is complete (including all plans and technical documents)
• engage a professional (architect or consultant) to prepare your application.

• All plans are drawn at 1:100 or 1:200 scale and show a north point, boundary dimensions and bearings, adjoining legal descriptions, street numbers and metric scale bars, datum point, site contours including spot levels on the relevant boundaries.
• Provide an assessment of what you want to do against the matters set out in part 2 of the RMA and any relevant provisions of the documents referred to in section 104(1)(b) of the RMA.
• Complete an assessment of environmental effects (AEE).
• Provide descriptions of:
  • the activity
  • the site at which the activity will occur
  • any other activities that are part of the proposal to which the application relates
  • any other resource consents required for the proposal to which the application relates.
• Provide the full name and address of each owner or occupier of the site.
• Identify who might be interested in or affected by the activity and how they might be affected.
• Complete a checklist to make sure you have all required information.

You will need to login to complete the online application and pay by MasterCard, Visa, Online EFTPOS or Account2Account (bank transfer).

We only accept online applications for this service. If you are unable to apply digitally, visit one of our libraries with council services for assistance in making your online application.

Call us on 09 301 0101 to speak with our planning help desk if you have questions regarding your application.

The consent fee depends on the value and complexity of your project.

Use our deposit calculator to find out.

We will process your application within 10 working days.

We will let you know the decision by email or post.