Resource consents

What councils have been asked to allow under the Resource Management Act — a subdivision, a dwelling that breaks a height rule, earthworks, a bore — and what they decided. Pick a council to see its own.

Applications lodged per month

2,836 in the last five years of records · Far North District · latest lodged 30 May 2025

June 2020: 51 lodged — 48 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2020: 54 lodged — 54 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2020: 57 lodged — 56 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2020: 53 lodged — 50 granted, 2 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2020: 77 lodged — 72 granted, 2 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2020: 63 lodged — 56 granted, 2 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2020: 41 lodged — 40 granted, 1 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2021: 23 lodged — 19 granted, 4 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2021: 41 lodged — 35 granted, 4 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2021: 60 lodged — 50 granted, 7 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2021: 52 lodged — 43 granted, 6 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2021: 56 lodged — 50 granted, 5 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2021: 69 lodged — 59 granted, 4 declined, 6 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2021: 65 lodged — 59 granted, 0 declined, 6 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2021: 56 lodged — 51 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2021: 71 lodged — 57 granted, 0 declined, 14 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2021: 72 lodged — 68 granted, 0 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2021: 75 lodged — 67 granted, 0 declined, 8 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2021: 66 lodged — 64 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2022: 30 lodged — 30 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2022: 46 lodged — 46 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2022: 73 lodged — 69 granted, 0 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2022: 53 lodged — 50 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2022: 81 lodged — 75 granted, 2 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2022: 62 lodged — 57 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2022: 75 lodged — 71 granted, 0 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2022: 35 lodged — 31 granted, 0 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2022: 41 lodged — 33 granted, 0 declined, 8 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2022: 41 lodged — 33 granted, 1 declined, 7 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2022: 47 lodged — 35 granted, 0 declined, 12 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2022: 41 lodged — 34 granted, 0 declined, 7 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2023: 20 lodged — 13 granted, 0 declined, 7 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2023: 41 lodged — 31 granted, 0 declined, 10 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2023: 45 lodged — 37 granted, 0 declined, 8 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2023: 28 lodged — 23 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2023: 49 lodged — 40 granted, 0 declined, 9 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2023: 40 lodged — 32 granted, 0 declined, 8 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2023: 37 lodged — 31 granted, 0 declined, 6 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2023: 61 lodged — 47 granted, 4 declined, 10 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2023: 53 lodged — 46 granted, 0 declined, 7 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2023: 39 lodged — 36 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2023: 53 lodged — 48 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2023: 33 lodged — 31 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2024: 38 lodged — 33 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2024: 28 lodged — 27 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2024: 38 lodged — 38 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2024: 28 lodged — 22 granted, 2 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2024: 45 lodged — 42 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2024: 35 lodged — 30 granted, 1 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2024: 44 lodged — 38 granted, 0 declined, 6 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2024: 52 lodged — 52 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2024: 47 lodged — 47 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2024: 49 lodged — 46 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2024: 43 lodged — 41 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2024: 32 lodged — 32 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2025: 23 lodged — 23 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2025: 23 lodged — 23 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2025: 32 lodged — 31 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2025: 28 lodged — 26 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2025: 25 lodged — 25 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decided
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6,572 applications
  1. Land useGranted

    Extension of time related to RC 2200527-RMASUB.

    Far North District · lodged 17 Jun 2025 · 2200527-RMAEXT/A
  2. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Dwelling constructed in the Coastal Residential Zone protruding into the 2m high at 45-degree recession plane.

    Far North District · lodged 17 Jun 2025 · 2250465-RMADMA
  3. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Permitted boundary application

    Far North District · lodged 13 Jun 2025 · 2250452-RMAPBA
  4. Land useGranted

    Change of Conditions 1 and 2 of 2240155-RMALUC as a Discretionary Activity at 11 Fairway Drive, Kerikeri 0230 in the Residential Zone.

    Far North District · lodged 9 Jun 2025 · 2240155-RMAVAR/A
  5. Land useGranted

    Boundary Adjustment by way of Subdivision in the Rural Production zone as a Restricted Discretionary Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 3 Jun 2025 · 2250440-RMASUB · not on the map
  6. Land useGranted

    To change conditions 1 and 2 of RC 2230499-RMALUC, which was a consent to build a residential dwelling with provisions for a future shed and pool in the Rural Living Zone breaching the Stormwater Management rule as a Controlled Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 30 May 2025 · 2230499-RMAVAR/A
  7. Land useGranted

    Replacement Dwelling with attached Garage in the Rural Living Zone breaching Stormwater Management, Setback from Boundaries, Sunlight and Building Coverage as a Discretionary Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 28 May 2025 · 2250434-RMALUC
  8. Land useGranted

    Variation of conditions 1, 2a, 6a, 6b, 6c, 10a, 10b, and 11 of resource consent 2220737-RMACOM to provide alternative driveway ac-cess to proposed lot 2 in General Coastal Zone as Discretionary Activity

    Far North District · lodged 27 May 2025 · 2220737-RMAVAR/A · not on the map
  9. Land useGranted

    External additions to the existing dwelling, and two small ancillary structures breaching Stormwater Management, Building Coverage and Alterations and/or new buildings within the Kerikeri Basin Heritage Precinct Visual Buffer in Rural Living as Discretionary activity.

    Far North District · lodged 27 May 2025 · 2250429-RMALUC
  10. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Cabin constructed 1.7m from a site boundary in the Rural Production zone.

    Far North District · lodged 23 May 2025 · 2250430-RMAPBA
  11. Land useGranted

    To undertake extensions and alterations to an existing dwelling and to construct a new garage breaching the Coastal Hazards 2 Area and Setback from Boundaries in the Residential Zone as a Restricted Discretionary Activity

    Far North District · lodged 23 May 2025 · 2250431-RMALUC
  12. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    To locate an effluent treatment and disposal system within 30 metres of a River.

    Far North District · lodged 22 May 2025 · 2250427-RMADMA
  13. SubdivisionGranted

    Subdivision to create four additional lots in the rural production zone as a restricted discretionary activity.

    Far North District · lodged 21 May 2025 · 2250424-RMASUB · not on the map
  14. Land useGranted

    Dwelling in the Rural Production Zone breaching Fire Risk to Residential Units as a Discretionary Activity

    Far North District · lodged 19 May 2025 · 2250422-RMALUC
  15. Land useGranted

    Telecommunication Facility within the Road Reserve as a Controlled Activity

    Far North District · lodged 19 May 2025 · 2250420-RMALUC · not on the map
  16. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Swimming Pool and Pool Deck in the Rural Living Zone.

    Far North District · lodged 19 May 2025 · 2250409-RMADMA
  17. SubdivisionGranted

    Proposal to create two additional lots as Restricted Discretionary Activity and in a Rural Production zone.

    Far North District · lodged 16 May 2025 · 2250419-RMASUB
  18. SubdivisionGranted

    Proposal to create one additional lot in the Rural Production zone as Restricted Discretionary Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 15 May 2025 · 2250416-RMASUB · not on the map
  19. SubdivisionGranted

    Subdivision to create one additional allotment and amalgamate proposed Lot 2 with adjoining Section 123 Blk V Opoe SD as a Restricted Discretionary Activity in Rural Production Zone.

    Far North District · lodged 15 May 2025 · 2250415-RMASUB · not on the map
  20. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Pool Fencing within the Rural Production Zone

    Far North District · lodged 13 May 2025 · 2250405-RMADMA
  21. SubdivisionGranted

    To vary condition 1, condition 3(a), and condition 3(b) of 2220253-RMASUB pursuant to s127 of the RMA 1991.

    Far North District · lodged 12 May 2025 · 2220253-RMAVAR/A
  22. Land useGranted

    To vary Clause (ix) of Consent Notice 12679743.2 as it affects Records of Title 1109548 & 1109549.

    Far North District · lodged 12 May 2025 · 2250408-RMACCN
  23. Land useGranted

    Construct a Dwelling breaching Sunlight, Stormwater Management, Building Scale and Setback from Boundaries within the Russell Township Zone as a Discretionary activity.

    Far North District · lodged 8 May 2025 · 2250403-RMALUC
  24. Land useGranted

    Land Use consent to construct a dwelling breaching Stormwater Management, Building Coverage and Excavation and/or Filling in Rural Living Zone as a Discretionary activity.

    Far North District · lodged 8 May 2025 · 2250404-RMALUC
  25. SubdivisionGranted

    Subdivision by way of boundary adjustment between two lots in the Rural Production Zone as a Restricted Discretionary activity

    Far North District · lodged 6 May 2025 · 2250398-RMASUB
  26. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Deemed permitted activity related to RC 2240078-RMASUB.

    Far North District · lodged 6 May 2025 · 2240078-RMADMA/B
  27. SubdivisionGranted

    Activity A: Subdivision to create two additional lots in the rural production zone as a restricted discretionary activity. Activity B: To cancel consent notice 12227075.2 as registered against Lot 2 DP 599678 and Lot 1 DP 564239 (Record of Title 1166553). Activity C: Consent under Regulation 11 of the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health 2011 (NES-CS).

    Far North District · lodged 6 May 2025 · 2250402-RMASUB
  28. SubdivisionGranted

    To undertake a subdivision by way of boundary adjustment in the Rural Production Zone as a Controlled Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 6 May 2025 · 2250397-RMASUB · not on the map
  29. Land useGranted

    To construct two additional residential units resulting in four residential units in total on site and to carry out associated ancillary works including modification of existing parking and formation of a new parking bay, connections to services, landscaping, minimal earthworks, and removal of an encroaching neighbouring structure in the residential zone breaching residential intensity, sunlight (height in relation to boundary), traffic intensity, and on-site parking as a discretionary activity.

    Far North District · lodged 5 May 2025 · 2250399-RMALUC
  30. SubdivisionGranted

    Activity A: Proposed Subdivision to create one additional allotment in the Rural Living Zone as a Discretionary Activity. Activity B: Cancellation of an existing amalgamation condition and re-amalgamate Lot 1 and Lot 24 DP 572115 of pursuant to Section 241 RMA as a Discretionary Activity. Activity C: Cancellation of Consent Notices CONO 12370541.10 and CONO 13236599.3 pursuant to Section 221(3) RMA as a Discretionary Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 1 May 2025 · 2250395-RMACOM
  31. Land useGranted

    Activity A: Retrospective consent for minor residential unit, shed and retaining wall breaching Setback from Boundaries, Sunlight, Minor Residential Unit, Setback from Lakes, Rivers and the Coastal Marine Area in Rural Production zone and is a Discretionary activity. Activity B: Cancellation of the existing consent notice D321395.2 condition 3 in accordance with Section 221(3) of the RMA1991.

    Far North District · lodged 30 Apr 2025 · 2250394-RMALUC
  32. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    To remove condition 3(a) and add condition 4(iv) of 2250211-RMACOM which was a consent for the following activities: Activity A – Subdivision: Subdivision by way of a Boundary Adjustment in the Rural Living zone as a non-complying activity. Activity B – Land Use: The existing residential unit, sheds and concrete driveway on Lot 1 breaches Stormwater Management and Building Coverage in the Rural Living zone as a discretionary activity. Activity C – National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health: To undertake a Subdivision under clause 10(2) of the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health (2011).

    Far North District · lodged 29 Apr 2025 · 2250211-RMAVAR/A · not on the map
  33. Land useGranted

    Cancellation of the existing consent notice D321395 2 condition 3 in accordance with Section 221(3) of the RMA1991

    Far North District · lodged 29 Apr 2025 · 1970200-RMACCN/A
  34. Discharge permitGranted

    Effluent Disposal system breaching C.6.1.3.2 and C.6.1.3.6(d)of the Proposed Regional Plan for Northland, as a Discretionary Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 29 Apr 2025 · 2250393-RMADIS · not on the map
  35. SubdivisionGranted

    Proposed variation to amend Condition 1 and to reinstate Activity D Further Resolution, amend Condition 4 (b) and add Condition 4 (a) in the General Coastal Zone as a Discretionary Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 29 Apr 2025 · 2250316-RMAVAR/A
  36. Land useGranted

    Proposal to undertake additional earthworks to facilitate the construction of Twin Rivers Solar Farm. This is a discretionary activity

    Far North District · lodged 28 Apr 2025 · 2250390-RMALUC
  37. Land useGranted

    Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling and redevelopment of the existing garage breaching Rule 10.1.6.2.1 for Visual Amenity and Rule 12.3.6.2.1 for Earthworks in the General Coastal Zone, Rule 12.1.6.1.5 for Building within an Outstanding Landscape, and Rule 12.1.6.2.2 for Earthworks in an Outstanding Landscape as a Restricted Discretionary Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 24 Apr 2025 · 2250386-RMALUC
  38. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    To extend a deck in the Cosatal Residential zone with the verandah lourve and glass balustrade breaching sunlight along the Northern boundary.

    Far North District · lodged 23 Apr 2025 · 2250374-RMAPBA
  39. SubdivisionGranted

    2 Lot subdivision of Section 11 SO-440211 creating proposed Lots 1 and 2. Lot 1 will be amalgamated with Sec 5 SO 440211. Lot 2 will be amalgamated with Section 20 SO-462258 Overall, resulting in no additional title being created as a non-complying activity in Rural Production Zone.

    Far North District · lodged 23 Apr 2025 · 2250382-RMASUB
  40. Land useReturned incomplete

    Proposal for an Crop protection shelter.

    Far North District · lodged 23 Apr 2025 · 2250392-RMALUC
  41. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Pool Fencing in the Rural Living Zone

    Far North District · lodged 22 Apr 2025 · 2250385-RMADMA
  42. SubdivisionGranted

    To change condition/s 1, 2(a), 4 & 5(c) and (d) of RC 2230437- RMASUB which was a consent to undertake a subdivision and boundary adjustment of Lots 1 and 2 DP 549009 creating three lots, to instead enable a two-lot outcome for the same land.

    Far North District · lodged 17 Apr 2025 · 2230437-RMAVAR/A
  43. Land useGranted

    To vary the condtions of RC2250212 to remove the aged care facility, increase the number of residential units designated for kaumatua to 30, and include a manager's house with an office space

    Far North District · lodged 17 Apr 2025 · 2250212-RMAVAR/A
  44. Land useGranted

    Proposal to extend the existing dwelling and construct a boat shed on property. This is zoned coastal and is a discretionary activity.

    Far North District · lodged 15 Apr 2025 · 2250376-RMALUC
  45. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Activity A Subdivision to create one additional allotment in Residential Zone as Discretionary Activity. Activity B :Subdivision resulting in breach of Stormwater Management in Residential Zone as Discretionary Activity.

    Far North District · lodged 15 Apr 2025 · 2250384-RMACOM
  46. SubdivisionGranted

    3 lot subdivision in Rural Production zone as a Restricted Discretionary activity.

    Far North District · lodged 15 Apr 2025 · 2250383-RMASUB · not on the map
  47. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    "Activity A: 4 lot subdivision in Rural Living Zone as Discretionary Activity. Activity B: Subdivision resulting in existing development to be within Lot 1 breaching Stormwater Management and Building Coverage in Rural Living Zone as Discretionary Activity. "

    Far North District · lodged 14 Apr 2025 · 2250381-RMACOM
  48. SubdivisionGranted

    To vary conditions 2(d) and 3(d) under Stage 1, and vary conditions 5(c) and 6(c) under Stage 2 of Activity A of 2240277-RMACOM pursuant to s127 of the RMA 1991.

    Far North District · lodged 14 Apr 2025 · 2240277-RMAVAR/A
  49. Land useGranted

    "Activity A: To construct a residential dwelling and swimming pool breaching Visual Amenity, Stormwater Management, Setback from Boundaries, Excavation and/or filling in the South Kerikeri Inlet zone, Setback from Smaller Lakes, Rivers and Wetlands and Land use activities involving discharges of human sewage effluent in the South Kerikeri Inlet Zone as a discretionary activity. Activity B: Consent sought to vary existing consent notice 12736076.5 ( (xiii) relating to the building envelope) imposed through subdivision application 2200263-VAR/ under s221(3) of RMA1991 as a Discretionary Activity. "

    Far North District · lodged 10 Apr 2025 · 2250375-RMALUC
  50. Land useGranted

    To extend the lapse period under s125 for 2200220-RMALUC in the Industrial Zone.

    Far North District · lodged 9 Apr 2025 · 2200220-RMAEXT/A

Dots are this page's applications, placed on the land their legal description names. Hollow dots are approximate: the land has since been subdivided. 10 on this page could not be placed.

Source: Ministry for the Environment, National Monitoring System — every application decided by every council, July 2014 to June 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Newer applications are added as councils publish them.