To apply for a resource consent, you’ll need to complete the appropriate forms. These are listed below under the categories of consents and are available as editable PDFs, which are also suitable for printing and completing by hand.
You can lodge your application with Council by:
- Applying online - the online form is available on each of the different resource consent pages linked below
- Emailing it to us at planning@whakatane.govt.nz
- Delivering your application to any of our Council offices in person
- Mailing it to:
Chief Executive
Whakatāne District Council
Private Bag 1002
Whakatāne 3158
If you are proposing to lodge your application online, you will still need to provide a copy of the appropriate form(s) as part of your application. All your documentation should be in one file for uploading. If your file is larger than ten megabytes (10 MB), please talk to the duty planner on 07 306 0500 so that alternate arrangements for electronic lodgment can be made.
Please note:
- Under the Section 88(3) of the Act, we have 10 working days to reject an application if it has insufficient detail to process the application.
- Council will not commence processing of your application until it has received all the required information, including payment of the applicable fee or deposit.
Types of application
- Land use resource consent »
- Fast track consent »
- Subdivision consent, which includes:
- Combined land and subdivision consent
- Section 223/224 and other associated subdivision approvals
- Deemed to be permitted activity »
- Certificate of Compliance »
- Variation of a consent, conditions of consent, or a consent order
Fees
Resource Management Fees and Charges - (PDF, 832 KB)
Council Bank Account Details
Payment can be direct credited to Whakatāne District Council using the information below.
| Particulars | Code | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of payment | Address | Surname | |
| Example | Resource Consent | 123 The Street | Smith |
Types of Resource Consent
Each page below describes the different types of resource consent you can apply for. They also contain the online application, with downloadable PDFs as an alternate option.