Before applying for a resource or building consent, visit Watercare to learn if your project may be affected.
This may affect current and pending resource and building consents. If you think your consent could be affected email pc78consents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or get independent planning advice.
The information in this section relates to how to get a resource consent and related approvals. There is a link to the building consent section at the bottom of the page.
The Government has introduced a short-term consenting process to fast-track projects promoting employment, while showing sustainable management, to support the COVID-19 recovery. Under this legislation, applications are lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). We do not process these. For more on fast-track consents, or to speak to someone about an application under this legislation, contact the EPA.
The Government has also made two significant reforms some councils have to implement. These are:
Check these new rules to find out how they may affect your property before preparing and lodging your resource consent application. See Plan Change 78: Intensification for more information.
Follow our easy 10-step guide to applying for a resource consent.
Find out what you need to do to prepare your resource consent application.
Find information on the different types of resource consents, including; subdivision of property, earthworks, regional resource consents and more.
Find out how much it will cost to apply for a resource consent application.
Find out how to apply for a resource consent.
Find out if any lodged resource consents may affect your area.
Learn about resource consent assessment criteria, the appeal process, ongoing monitoring and completing your project.
Let us know when you intend to start work on your resource consent.
Find out how to make changes to a resource consent, after it has been issued.
Find out about notified resource consents and the processes for objecting or attending a hearing.
Find out when you can apply for a Deemed Permitted Boundary Activity.
How our premium resource consent service works.
Find information about Auckland Council's role in the fast-track approval process.
