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

2,358 in the last five years of records · Whangarei District · latest lodged 25 Jun 2025

July 2020: 28 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2020: 22 lodged — 22 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2020: 52 lodged — 51 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2020: 42 lodged — 42 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2020: 41 lodged — 39 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2020: 38 lodged — 36 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2021: 21 lodged — 21 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2021: 32 lodged — 32 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2021: 43 lodged — 42 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2021: 35 lodged — 34 granted, 0 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2021: 42 lodged — 39 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2021: 45 lodged — 45 granted, 0 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2021: 58 lodged — 53 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2021: 60 lodged — 48 granted, 0 declined, 12 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2021: 51 lodged — 45 granted, 1 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2021: 47 lodged — 44 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2021: 46 lodged — 43 granted, 0 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2021: 36 lodged — 32 granted, 0 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2022: 13 lodged — 11 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2022: 50 lodged — 45 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2022: 38 lodged — 36 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2022: 33 lodged — 26 granted, 0 declined, 7 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2022: 53 lodged — 42 granted, 0 declined, 11 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2022: 46 lodged — 38 granted, 0 declined, 8 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2022: 35 lodged — 33 granted, 2 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2022: 64 lodged — 58 granted, 2 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2022: 54 lodged — 44 granted, 6 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2022: 45 lodged — 40 granted, 4 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2022: 51 lodged — 48 granted, 3 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2022: 45 lodged — 39 granted, 6 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2023: 21 lodged — 19 granted, 1 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2023: 33 lodged — 30 granted, 1 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2023: 44 lodged — 38 granted, 4 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2023: 27 lodged — 22 granted, 5 declined, 0 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2023: 55 lodged — 47 granted, 6 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2023: 33 lodged — 27 granted, 5 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2023: 34 lodged — 30 granted, 0 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2023: 52 lodged — 43 granted, 5 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2023: 42 lodged — 29 granted, 9 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2023: 51 lodged — 45 granted, 5 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2023: 50 lodged — 44 granted, 3 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2023: 40 lodged — 33 granted, 4 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2024: 28 lodged — 22 granted, 2 declined, 4 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2024: 29 lodged — 24 granted, 4 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2024: 41 lodged — 27 granted, 8 declined, 6 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2024: 43 lodged — 39 granted, 3 declined, 1 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2024: 44 lodged — 34 granted, 4 declined, 6 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2024: 45 lodged — 35 granted, 7 declined, 3 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJuly 2024: 44 lodged — 34 granted, 0 declined, 10 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedAugust 2024: 40 lodged — 32 granted, 0 declined, 8 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedSeptember 2024: 32 lodged — 30 granted, 0 declined, 2 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedOctober 2024: 42 lodged — 35 granted, 0 declined, 7 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedNovember 2024: 38 lodged — 28 granted, 0 declined, 10 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedDecember 2024: 34 lodged — 27 granted, 0 declined, 7 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJanuary 2025: 21 lodged — 15 granted, 0 declined, 6 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedFebruary 2025: 32 lodged — 27 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMarch 2025: 37 lodged — 23 granted, 0 declined, 14 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedApril 2025: 20 lodged — 13 granted, 0 declined, 7 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedMay 2025: 30 lodged — 20 granted, 0 declined, 10 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decidedJune 2025: 10 lodged — 5 granted, 0 declined, 5 withdrawn or returned, 0 not yet decided
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5,199 applications
  1. Deemed permitted boundary activityReturned

    Converting an existing building, originally a garage built back-to-back with the neighbours garage, which infringes rule GRZ-R4 by having one existing common wall with zero setback on the southern boundary. Project complies with applicable GRZ rules R3, R5-R10.

    Whangarei District · lodged 25 Jun 2025 · PB2500025
  2. Land useReturned incomplete

    s127 to amend conditions 1,8,9 and 10 of LU2200053 and LU2200053.02

    Whangarei District · lodged 25 Jun 2025 · LU2200053.03
  3. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    An existing shed not within the 8m se back

    Whangarei District · lodged 19 Jun 2025 · PB2500024
  4. Land use and subdivisionReturned incomplete

    Subdivision of 2 existing houses via existing vehicle crossing on Tapper Cres and proposed one on Korau Road

    Whangarei District · lodged 16 Jun 2025 · SL2500014
  5. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Structure is not 8m from western boundary - open front storage barn covering 146m2

    Whangarei District · lodged 10 Jun 2025 · PB2500022
  6. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Installation of a shelter canopy over existing sports court - 35.1m x 21m (737.1m2)

    Whangarei District · lodged 10 Jun 2025 · MT2500009
  7. Land use and subdivisionReturned incomplete

    Revised landscaping plan / proposal as per the attached documentation by Landscape and Ecology, Stormwater rentention / Reuse volume changed from 10,000L per residential unit to 3,000L as per attached

    Whangarei District · lodged 10 Jun 2025 · SL2200049.04
  8. SubdivisionGranted

    S348 to create a ROW easement

    Whangarei District · lodged 9 Jun 2025 · SD2500065
  9. Existing use certificateReturned

    On-license Anchorage Retirement Village

    Whangarei District · lodged 9 Jun 2025 · LC2500016
  10. Land useGranted

    Residential unit in a Settlement Zone

    Whangarei District · lodged 5 Jun 2025 · LU2500068
  11. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    New minor dwelling and replacement shed 1m off boundary

    Whangarei District · lodged 30 May 2025 · PB2500021
  12. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Two minor infringements - Rule RLZ-R3 Building and Major Structure Height and Rule RLZ-R6 Building and Major Structure Coverage

    Whangarei District · lodged 29 May 2025 · MT2500008
  13. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Infringement to Alternative Height in Relation to Boundary

    Whangarei District · lodged 28 May 2025 · PB2500019
  14. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Marginal infringement for vehicle parking and manoeuvring area

    Whangarei District · lodged 26 May 2025 · MT2500007
  15. Certificate of complianceIssued

    Certificate of Compliance for Existing Cleanfill on Drake Road

    Whangarei District · lodged 23 May 2025 · CC2500003 · not on the map
  16. Land use and subdivisionReturned incomplete

    s127 to change conditions relating to landscaping plan and stormwater retention

    Whangarei District · lodged 22 May 2025 · SL2200049.03
  17. Certificate of complianceIssued

    Certificate of Compliance for a helipcopter landing area

    Whangarei District · lodged 22 May 2025 · CC2500002
  18. Land useGranted

    Construct a new dwelling to replace an existing dwelling in the location

    Whangarei District · lodged 20 May 2025 · LU2500061
  19. Land useGranted

    Refurbish the existing pool changing room and install a new toilet block

    Whangarei District · lodged 20 May 2025 · OP2500006
  20. Land useReturned incomplete

    s127 for Condition 1

    Whangarei District · lodged 20 May 2025 · LU2300091.02
  21. Land useReturned incomplete

    Removal and re-contouring of unauthorised earthworks

    Whangarei District · lodged 16 May 2025 · LU2500058
  22. SubdivisionReturned incomplete

    To amend consent notice CN11985751.4 to permit the applicants one remaining dog to reside on site

    Whangarei District · lodged 15 May 2025 · SD2400111.01
  23. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityIssued

    Upgrade of an existing Telecommunication Facility-258 Peach Orchard Road Hikurangi

    Whangarei District · lodged 15 May 2025 · MT2500006
  24. Land useGranted

    To install a new telecommunication facility in the road reserve adjacent to 159 Kiripaka Road.

    Whangarei District · lodged 15 May 2025 · LU2500059 · not on the map
  25. SubdivisionReturned incomplete

    Right of Way Easement over A, B and C DP 605865 in favour of Lot 2 DP 605865

    Whangarei District · lodged 14 May 2025 · SD2400028.01
  26. Land useReturned incomplete

    Exceeding Site Coverage and exceeding the maximum permitted height

    Whangarei District · lodged 14 May 2025 · LU2500056
  27. Existing use certificateIssued

    On Licence for new owner at Local Talent Taverna

    Whangarei District · lodged 13 May 2025 · LC2500015
  28. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    Small Cabin too close to Southern Boundary

    Whangarei District · lodged 12 May 2025 · PB2500017
  29. Land useGranted

    Establish a second principal residential unit

    Whangarei District · lodged 8 May 2025 · LU2500051
  30. SubdivisionReturned incomplete

    Four-lot subdivision with an associated access lot in the Rural Lifestyle Zone

    Whangarei District · lodged 8 May 2025 · SD2500056
  31. Existing use certificateIssued

    s100f Liquor planning certificate - Off-licence

    Whangarei District · lodged 8 May 2025 · LC2500014
  32. Land use and subdivisionGranted

    Three lot subdivision

    Whangarei District · lodged 6 May 2025 · SL2500011
  33. SubdivisionReturned incomplete

    Staged 6 Lot Subdivision

    Whangarei District · lodged 6 May 2025 · SD2500054
  34. Land useReturned incomplete

    Second hand house to be relocated to 73 Opouteke Road

    Whangarei District · lodged 6 May 2025 · LU2500049
  35. SubdivisionGranted

    S243 to cancel and re-register a Northpower Easement

    Whangarei District · lodged 6 May 2025 · SD2500055
  36. Land useGranted

    S127 to rebrand the Z Porowini Service Station to U-Go Porowini Self-Service

    Whangarei District · lodged 5 May 2025 · LU1300070.02
  37. Land useReturned incomplete

    New 3 storey dwelling and studio and associated earthworks

    Whangarei District · lodged 2 May 2025 · LU2500048
  38. Land useGranted

    Construct a second residential unit breaching building coverage and window separation rules

    Whangarei District · lodged 1 May 2025 · LU2500047 · not on the map
  39. Deemed permitted boundary activityIssued

    To build a shed 6m off the side boundary

    Whangarei District · lodged 1 May 2025 · PB2500016
  40. SubdivisionGranted

    Two lot subdivision

    Whangarei District · lodged 1 May 2025 · SD2500053
  41. Deemed permitted marginal or temporary activityWithdrawn

    The proposal is for a 89.96m2 minor residential dwelling to be built 25.523metres away from an existing dwelling at 69 Main Road, Kamo, Northland.

    Whangarei District · lodged 30 Apr 2025 · MT2500005
  42. Land useReturned incomplete

    Demolish and reconstruct home broadly within the area of the site where the current home is situated

    Whangarei District · lodged 30 Apr 2025 · LU2500046
  43. SubdivisionGranted

    Undertake a freehold subdivision of 2 existing cross lease titles at 68 and 70 Raurimu Avenue

    Whangarei District · lodged 29 Apr 2025 · SD2500050
  44. Existing use certificateIssued

    On-Licence - Kai Toi-restaurant/cafe

    Whangarei District · lodged 28 Apr 2025 · LC2500013
  45. Land useReturned incomplete

    Construct a new dwelling to replace an existing dwelling in the location

    Whangarei District · lodged 24 Apr 2025 · LU2500043
  46. Land useGranted

    Construct a second dwelling requiring consent due to impervious areas infringement

    Whangarei District · lodged 24 Apr 2025 · LU2500044 · not on the map
  47. SubdivisionGranted

    Two lot subdivision

    Whangarei District · lodged 16 Apr 2025 · SD2500047 · not on the map
  48. Land useGranted

    Outline Plan waiver for Alterations to an existing teaching space

    Whangarei District · lodged 16 Apr 2025 · OP2500005 · not on the map
  49. Land useGranted

    Interior refurbishments to the Multipurpose space, Staff room and Reception area. New exterior decking, ramps and stairs. Install new Universal Bathroom along side Classroom 1 for accessible students

    Whangarei District · lodged 15 Apr 2025 · OP2500004
  50. Land useReturned incomplete

    Removal of concrete driveway and replace with new including parking area with permeable surface

    Whangarei District · lodged 14 Apr 2025 · LU2500042

Dots are this page's applications, placed on the land their legal description names. Hollow dots are approximate: the land has since been subdivided. 6 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.