Waitaki District Council’s consent processing system is being upgraded next month. If you have an existing consent application or are thinking of applying before Tuesday 25 November – please click the link below for information about upcoming changes and deadlines.
This week the Oamaru Library and Service Centre will be closed for reshelving work. The Service Desk is available at the Waitaki Aquatic Centre. The Library will reopen on Saturday 8 November.
When you wish to build or use your land in a way that does not comply with the rules of the Waitaki District Plan you need to get special permission, in the form of a resource consent. The Resource Management Act 1991 deals with the inclusion, change or cancellation and review of resource consent conditions. It is the main law controlling the use of land, soil, water and air, as well as subdivision and noise.
The Waitaki District Plan contains the policies and rules to the use of land in the area.
Any development, subdivision or other use of land must be assessed against the District Plan. If your project could impact on the environment or people, you may require a resource consent.
Any work that may affect an archaeological site needs to be authorised by Heritage New Zealand.
The Fast-track Approvals Bill provides a streamlined process for obtaining approvals under multiple Acts, not just resource consents under the Resource Management Act 1991.
The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) manages natural and physical resources in New Zealand. Find RMA guide books below to know more.
Resource consent application forms can be downloaded from this page and are also available for collection at the Council offices.
Notified resource consent applications can be Publicly notified applications or Limited notified applications, these documents can be downloaded below.
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