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

1,474 in the last five years of records · Whanganui District · latest lodged 19 Jun 2025

July 2020: 16 lodged — 15 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2020: 28 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2020: 28 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2020: 29 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2020: 36 lodged — 35 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2020: 26 lodged — 26 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2021: 18 lodged — 18 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2021: 31 lodged — 30 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2021: 30 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2021: 36 lodged — 35 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2021: 28 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2021: 23 lodged — 23 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2021: 37 lodged — 35 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2021: 44 lodged — 42 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2021: 47 lodged — 43 granted, 0 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2021: 39 lodged — 39 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2021: 41 lodged — 38 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2021: 32 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2022: 13 lodged — 12 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2022: 32 lodged — 27 granted, 2 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2022: 44 lodged — 42 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2022: 18 lodged — 18 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2022: 36 lodged — 33 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2022: 20 lodged — 20 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2022: 37 lodged — 32 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2022: 41 lodged — 36 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2022: 18 lodged — 17 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2022: 21 lodged — 20 granted, 1 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2022: 37 lodged — 36 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2022: 25 lodged — 25 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2023: 3 lodged — 3 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2023: 28 lodged — 26 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2023: 10 lodged — 9 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2023: 23 lodged — 20 granted, 2 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2023: 29 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2023: 27 lodged — 26 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2023: 22 lodged — 22 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2023: 19 lodged — 17 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2023: 23 lodged — 23 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2023: 23 lodged — 23 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2023: 27 lodged — 25 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2023: 15 lodged — 14 granted, 1 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2024: 9 lodged — 8 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2024: 19 lodged — 19 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2024: 20 lodged — 20 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2024: 24 lodged — 24 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2024: 39 lodged — 39 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2024: 32 lodged — 29 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2024: 29 lodged — 27 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2024: 18 lodged — 17 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2024: 13 lodged — 11 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2024: 16 lodged — 16 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2024: 20 lodged — 19 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2024: 12 lodged — 9 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2025: 11 lodged — 8 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2025: 6 lodged — 4 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2025: 15 lodged — 12 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2025: 14 lodged — 13 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2025: 13 lodged — 12 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2025: 4 lodged — 2 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decided
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2,840 applications
  1. Land useReturned incomplete

    Alterations to restaurant and site, McDonald's Liffiton St

    Whanganui District · lodged 19 Jun 2025 · RCLU25/0045
  2. Land useReturned incomplete

    Construction of second residential dwelling exceeding minimum site area density of 400m² per dwelling.

    Whanganui District · lodged 11 Jun 2025 · RCLU25/0042
  3. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    For a single level dwelling set back from Eastern rural boundary is less than the required 10 metres, at 6 metres.

    Whanganui District · lodged 11 Jun 2025 · PBA25/012
  4. SubdivisionGranted

    variation to conditions 1, 11-13 Removing the proposed right of way. Proposing a new double crossing.

    Whanganui District · lodged 3 Jun 2025 · SUB23/097V1
  5. Land useGranted

    Remove Chinese-style portico, replace with more appropriate design for the heritage building, and remove paint to expose original brick

    Whanganui District · lodged 28 May 2025 · RCLU25/0039
  6. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Construct 30m2 Shed within 5m of boundary

    Whanganui District · lodged 27 May 2025 · PBA25/011
  7. Deemed permitted boundary activityReturned

    For a single level dwelling set back from Eastern rural boundary is less than the required 10 metres, at 6 metres.

    Whanganui District · lodged 23 May 2025 · PBA25/010
  8. Land useGranted

    Remove existing brick chimney from Category A-heritage listed convent roof and replace with lightweight box for earthquake safety.

    Whanganui District · lodged 20 May 2025 · RCLU25/0035 · not on the map
  9. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Subdivision of residential lot into two parcels with height recession plane breach for relocated dwelling (Combined consent Sub25/020 and RCLU25/0034).

    Whanganui District · lodged 15 May 2025 · RCLU25/0034
  10. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Subdivision of residential lot into two parcels with height recession plane breach for relocated dwelling (Combined consent Sub25/020 and RCLU25/0034).

    Whanganui District · lodged 15 May 2025 · SUB25/020
  11. Certificate of complianceIssued

    To establish telecom facility

    Whanganui District · lodged 14 May 2025 · COC25/003 · not on the map
  12. Land useGranted

    Soil disturbance and change of use (horticulture to residential) under the Resource Management (National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health) Regulations 2011

    Whanganui District · lodged 13 May 2025 · RCLU25/0033
  13. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Dwelling extension breaches the 10m setback rule

    Whanganui District · lodged 8 May 2025 · PBA25/008
  14. Land useGranted

    Extension of existing outbuilding to include 96m² residential unit with 4m southern boundary setback infringement in the general rural zone.

    Whanganui District · lodged 5 May 2025 · RCLU25/0028
  15. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Subdivide existing 1012m² residential property into two lots and obtain consent for height recession plane breach along proposed common boundary with new driveway

    Whanganui District · lodged 2 May 2025 · RCLU25/0027
  16. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Subdivide existing 1012m² residential property into two lots and obtain consent for height recession plane breach along proposed common boundary with new driveway

    Whanganui District · lodged 2 May 2025 · SUB25/018
  17. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    construct a 24m² shed located 1m from property boundaries in a Rural Lifestyle Zone, requiring consent for boundary setback breaches.

    Whanganui District · lodged 1 May 2025 · PBA25/009
  18. SubdivisionGranted

    Variation of condition - the variation seeks to amend Condition 1 of SUB21/002V1

    Whanganui District · lodged 22 Apr 2025 · SUB21/002V2 · not on the map
  19. Land useGranted

    Resource consent application for earthworks within an archaeological buffer zone and soil disturbance of a HAIL site for construction of a 221m² workshop building.

    Whanganui District · lodged 22 Apr 2025 · RCLU25/0026
  20. Land useReturned

    Construct a 24m² shed located 1m from property boundaries in a Rural Lifestyle Zone, requiring consent for boundary setback breaches.

    Whanganui District · lodged 15 Apr 2025 · RCLU25/0024
  21. SubdivisionGranted

    Two-lot boundary adjustment to increase area of an existing undersized rural property from 0.7107ha to 2.327ha, enabling compliance with minimum lot size requirements.

    Whanganui District · lodged 15 Apr 2025 · SUB25/015 · not on the map
  22. SubdivisionGranted

    A boundary adjustment subdivision between two rural lots with no additional titles created, requiring stormwater drainage and right of way easements.

    Whanganui District · lodged 14 Apr 2025 · SUB25/014
  23. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Subdivision of an existing residential property into two lots with height recession plane encroachment for existing dwellings.

    Whanganui District · lodged 11 Apr 2025 · RCLU25/0023
  24. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Subdivision of an existing residential property into two lots with height recession plane encroachment for existing dwellings.

    Whanganui District · lodged 11 Apr 2025 · SUB25/013
  25. Land useGranted

    A land use consent for extensive earthworks to create a building platform for a new residential dwelling with retaining walls.

    Whanganui District · lodged 7 Apr 2025 · RCLU25/0022
  26. Land useGranted

    Masonry block retaining wall construction exceeding 1.5m height with earthwork cuts on slopes over 20 degrees for driveway widening.

    Whanganui District · lodged 7 Apr 2025 · RCLU25/0021
  27. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Dwelling extensions, new garage/workshop, verandah extension, ramps, vertical extensions on side a rear boundary fences and Uniport Covered Transfer Area

    Whanganui District · lodged 4 Apr 2025 · PBA25/007
  28. Land useGranted

    Construction of up to three relocatable homes partially located within Flood Risk Areas A & B for temporary assembly and transportation off-site.

    Whanganui District · lodged 3 Apr 2025 · RCLU25/0020
  29. SubdivisionGranted

    Two-lot rural subdivision of a 79.78ha property to separate an existing dwelling on a 2.063ha lot from the remaining 77.717ha vacant land

    Whanganui District · lodged 3 Apr 2025 · SUB25/012 · not on the map
  30. SubdivisionGranted

    Boundary adjustment between two adjoining residential properties to increase north-facing living area with no additional titles created.

    Whanganui District · lodged 1 Apr 2025 · SUB25/011
  31. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Replace an existing garage

    Whanganui District · lodged 1 Apr 2025 · PBA25/006
  32. Land useGranted

    The land use application is for two front accessory buildings (one replacement shed and one retrospective shipping container) in the General Residential Zone.

    Whanganui District · lodged 31 Mar 2025 · RCLU25/0019
  33. Deemed permitted boundary activityReturned

    Relocate a new Tiny Home to site. The home will breach height recession planes on 2 boundaries.

    Whanganui District · lodged 27 Mar 2025 · PBA25/005
  34. Land useGranted

    Construction of a second dwelling with a minor breach of height recession plane on a residential property in Whanganui.

    Whanganui District · lodged 25 Mar 2025 · RCLU25/0018
  35. Certificate of complianceIssued

    To upgrade an existing telecommunication facility

    Whanganui District · lodged 24 Mar 2025 · COC25/002
  36. SubdivisionGranted

    Amend existing Sub24/094 - Change the shared access to exclusive use by Lot 2 Change the position of the vehicle crossing for Lot 1

    Whanganui District · lodged 21 Mar 2025 · SUB24/094V1
  37. Land useReturned incomplete

    Permission to allow Foodtrucks to be sited on 1 Victoria Ave.

    Whanganui District · lodged 18 Mar 2025 · RCLU25/0017
  38. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Discretionary infill subdivision creating one additional residential lot with a 3.0m access width that infringes the height recession plane standard.

    Whanganui District · lodged 12 Mar 2025 · RCLU25/0016
  39. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Discretionary infill subdivision creating one additional residential lot with a 3.0m access width that infringes the height recession plane standard

    Whanganui District · lodged 12 Mar 2025 · SUB25/009
  40. Land useGranted

    Construction of a 2.2m high timber retaining wall in the rear garden exceeding the permitted 1.5m height limit.

    Whanganui District · lodged 11 Mar 2025 · RCLU25/0015
  41. SubdivisionGranted

    Subdivision of one residential property into two freehold lots with existing dwelling to be relocated to rear lot.

    Whanganui District · lodged 7 Mar 2025 · SUB25/007
  42. SubdivisionGranted

    Variation of condition - to increase the width of the access corridor

    Whanganui District · lodged 7 Mar 2025 · SUB24/054V1
  43. SubdivisionGranted

    Boundary adjustment between three existing residential lots to create more uniform shaped lots for future development.

    Whanganui District · lodged 6 Mar 2025 · SUB25/006
  44. Land useGranted

    Construction of a three-bay domestic garage between existing house and road frontage due to land stability limitations preventing rear placement.

    Whanganui District · lodged 5 Mar 2025 · RCLU25/0014
  45. SubdivisionGranted

    Variation of conditions to change a shared vehicle access to separate access and to retain a shed onsite.

    Whanganui District · lodged 5 Mar 2025 · SUB24/100V1
  46. Land useReturned incomplete

    Proposal to relocate and reconstruct a driveway retaining wall to widen access for improved vehicle manoeuvrability on a sloping residential zoned section.

    Whanganui District · lodged 5 Mar 2025 · RCLU25/0013
  47. Land useGranted

    Proposed to establish a triplex (three attached single-storey dwellings), including associated building coverage, height in relation to boundary, amenity, transport and vehicle crossing infringements

    Whanganui District · lodged 28 Feb 2025 · RCLU25/0012
  48. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Proposed double garage breaches the height recession plane.

    Whanganui District · lodged 28 Feb 2025 · PBA25/003
  49. Land use and subdivisionWithdrawn

    Subdivision consent for a non-complying 2-lot rural subdivision in the General Rural zone with a smaller 712m² lot, a 4.09ha balance lot with an archaeological site, and land use consent for boundary setback breaches.

    Whanganui District · lodged 20 Feb 2025 · SUB25/004 · not on the map
  50. Land use and subdivisionWithdrawn

    Subdivision consent for a non-complying 2-lot rural subdivision in the General Rural zone with a smaller 712m² lot, a 4.09ha balance lot with an archaeological site, and land use consent for boundary setback breaches.

    Whanganui District · lodged 20 Feb 2025 · RCLU25/0011 · not on the map

Dots are this page's applications, placed on the land their legal description names. Hollow dots are approximate: the land has since been subdivided. 7 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.