A resource consent is required if you are proposing the use or development of land that is not permitted or allowed for in the District Plan, or it doesn’t meet the standards for the zone that the property is within. Resource consent gives you or a future landowner permission to carry out an activity that you may not otherwise be allowed to do.  For more information on determining if you need a resource consent and applying for resource consent, refer to the attached Guidance note.  

The starting point in knowing if you need resource consent is the District Plan, which identifies those activities that require resource consent. The Planning team can help you with this. In some cases it may be appropriate to obtain the services of a consultant or surveyor.

There are two types of resource consent that can be applied for from Ashburton District Council

Land use consent allows you to carry out an activity, use and/or develop land.

Subdivision consent allows you to divide your property into smaller lots or to adjust the boundary of a property.

You may also need resource consent from the Regional Council, Environment Canterbury. Go to www.ecan.govt.nz for more information.

Guidance notes are also available to download from this webpage if you are proposing an advertising sign, planning to relocate a building or propose to subdivide your property.

Applying for a Resource Consent

When you apply for resource consent you must complete an application form and provide an Assessment of Environmental Effects. This is a description of what effects the proposed use or development will or may have on the surrounding environment including neighbours (e.g. noise), their properties (e.g. shading) and the wider area (e.g. increased traffic)

A proposed activity may have effects on neighbours and their approval can make the path to getting resource consent easier than what it may otherwise be. To find out more about getting approval from your neighbours (or other persons who may be affected) or if you have been asked for your approval, refer to the ‘Affected Persons form’ and Guide available to download from the ADC Forms webpage.

Notified Applications for resource consent

There are some applications for resource consent that may have significant effects on the surrounding area and the Council will normally invite comments from the general public. These are known as ‘Notified’ applications.

When an application for resource consent is ‘notified’ a link will be available on this page to view the application and to download a form for making a submission.

Current notified resource consents that are available for viewing:-

Rakaia Service Centre

Applications for resource consent which the Council has previously notified that are still available for viewing:-

Art Gallery and Museum, West Street, ASHBURTON