Fast Track Applications - 10 Working Day Process
An activity is a fast track application if:
It is a controlled activity (excluding subdivision) in the Operative Whakatāne District Plan where an electronic address for service is provided in the application.
Examples:
- Two or three dwellings per lot in the Residential/Urban Living zones
- Retirement villages in residential zone
- Retail activity > 30 square metres in large format retail zone
An activity is also fast track application if:
It is regulated as an activity that can use the fast track application process.
When an activity is not a fast track application
The application will stop being a fast track application if a hearing is necessary, the application is notified, or the applicant chooses to opt out of the fast track process.
Application forms
Apply Online for a Fast Track Resource Consent »
Downloadable PDFs are available as an alternative option below:
- Fast Track Resource Consent Application form - (PDF, 1 MB)
- Written Approval of Affected Party Form - (PDF, 2 MB)
- Written Approval of Whakatāne District Council when it is affected as the Landowner - (PDF, 652 KB)
10 working day process for fast track consent applications
The Ministry for the Environment flow chart on how the process works is available below: