Building, planning and other contacts for your property

Planning and development advisory services

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Includes: 

• Understanding zoning and rules that relate to your property.
• General subdivision, creating cross-leases and boundary adjustments.
• Building envelope: advice on setbacks, building height, and site coverage.
• Information on activities like offices, home-based businesses and visitor accommodation.
• Vehicle access, car parking and right-of-way rules.
• Signs, noise, lighting and earthworks rules.
• Listed tree and Heritage Buildings provisions.
• Flood and coastal hazard provisions.
• Hazardous Substances: use and storage provisions.
• Designated sites and Outline Plan of Works.
• Resource Management Act: advice on resource consent sections.
• Resource consents: how to apply for land use and subdivision consents.
• Written Approval Forms: assistance with forms requiring neighbour consent.
• Information on obtaining a 100F certificate.

For additional information contact: Duty Planner

Pre-application advice for a resource consent

Request a pre-application meeting

Includes:

• Identification of relevant rules: determine all applicable rules based on your project details to ensure comprehensive compliance.
• Specialist reports needed: identify any specialist reports that may be required to support your application.
• Deposit fee confirmation: confirm the deposit fee required upon lodging your application to manage your budget effectively.
• Resource Consent process overview: gain a clear understanding of the general resource consent process and the statutory timeframes involved.
• Minimum information requirements: identify the essential information needed for your application to meet all regulatory standards.
• Affected parties discussion: discuss potential impacts on people or properties that might be affected by your proposal to address concerns proactively.

Benefits:

• Present your proposal to the Council: share your project details directly with Council representatives for initial feedback.
• Receive valuable feedback: obtain insights and suggestions to enhance your proposal and ensure it meets all requirements.
• Engage with specialists: work with relevant specialists who can recommend mitigation measures for any non-compliances before lodging your application. 

For more information contact: Complete the Pre-Application Enquiry form (221kb pdf) and email to planning@tauranga.govt.nz