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As of mid-September, the high volume of applications lodged in May and June is still causing a processing delay. 384 planning applications were lodged in May and June: 230% above the monthly average of 89. This was because of the new Development Contributions Policy. In July we received a further 95 applications. You will be notified when your application is assigned to a planner. If you haven’t heard within one month of lodging your application, or an update is needed sooner, please email cod.planning@dcc.govt.nz. We aim to process applications in-house but are also using consultant planner businesses to help manage the high demand. You’ll be informed if your application is assigned to a consultant. Thank you for your patience as we work through this unusually large number of applications. |
If your project could impact on the environment, or could affect other people, you may require resource consent.
The projects that need resource consent are laid out in our District Plan, and you can see an overview of what these are below. Both the District Plan and resource consents are designed to enable the sustainable use of the natural and physical resources of Dunedin.
How do I get started?
You can apply for a resource consent online from this page, but if you’re new to applying for resource consents it can feel complicated, so we encourage you to talk to us at the Dunedin City Council (DCC) before you send it. When you do, you’ll get clarity about whether you need to apply for a resource consent at all.
A great way to start is with a pre-application consultation with us, or you may choose to engage a professional resource management consultant or a surveyor.
To set up a pre-application consultation, use the Planning Information Enquiry Form (PIF).
To learn more about what this consultation is, see the pre-application consultation webpage.
Planning Information EnquiryTo get more details about what you will need to include in your application, see our webpage about how to apply for resource consent.
Think you are ready to apply?
What kind of projects require resource consent?
The District Plan outlines what's permitted, and what requires a resource consent for Dunedin City. It sets rules for things like parking, access, or how high or close to the neighbour's boundary a building can be, depending on where it is.
If you want to subdivide your property, or your project doesn’t comply with the District Plan, you'll need to apply for resource consent.
Here are some other things that may require resource consent:
- Adding an extra dwelling to your property
- Using the road reserve for private purposes
- Altering a heritage building
- Building or extending within a noise boundary
- Certain types of earthworks
- Putting up a sign or billboard
- Opening a childcare service
- Making alterations to the outside of a property in a multi-unit development.
To get detailed guidance on whether your project requires resource consent, see the latest District Plan, or book a consultation with us.
What is the role of the Council with resource consents?
The DCC reviews all resource consent applications and makes decisions about whether the project has consent to go ahead. Then we help ensure development happens in the approved way.
We’re tasked with promoting sustainable management of both the natural and built environment through a range of tools, including land use planning. We have statutory resource management functions and responsibilities under the Resource Management Act 1991. The service provided by the resource consent team is primarily about playing a key role in achieving the objectives and policies of the District Plan, and the objectives of Long-Term Council Community Plan.
You can see the applications we’ve processed, and other work undertaken by our Resource Consents team in our Activity Report (PDF, new window).
Specific scenarios requiring consent or notification
Subdivision certification
For subdivision certification applications and enquiries (including s223, s224c and bonds) please contact us via email at subdivision.certifications@dcc.govt.nz or phone 03 477 4000.
Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL)
If you would like to undertake an activity that may fall under the Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL), we suggest that your first step is to get a HAIL/soil contamination report.
For more information please contact us via email at HAIL@dcc.govt.nz or phone 03 477 4000.
Notification of plantation forestry activities
Notice must be supplied to the Council prior to undertaking plantation forestry activities including afforestation, forestry quarrying and/or harvesting. This is defined in Regulation 3 of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry) Regulations 2017 (NES-PF).
To provide written notice of plantation forestry activities use the online form.
Need help with a resource consent?
There are a number of ways to get in touch with our Planning Team:
- Complete the Planning Information Enquiry Form (PIF)
- Email planning@dcc.govt.nz
- Call us 03 477 4000
- Meet with us in person Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm, at our City Planning Enquiries Desk, Customer Service Centre on the Ground Floor, Civic Centre, 50 The Octagon.