We’ve received a significantly higher number of applications over the past few weeks, in the lead-up to the commencement of the new Development Contributions Policy(external link), with triple the usual number of applications submitted in the week ending 12 September alone.
This has caused a backlog of applications, meaning there are likely to be delays in allocating applications to a planner and issuing consents over the coming weeks
To help minimise delays, please ensure your application is complete and includes all the necessary plans and supporting information. If you’re unsure about what you need to provide, email DutyPlanner@ccc.govt.nz. The planner will contact you once your application is allocated.
Thank you for your patience while we work through this.
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A resource consent is an approval under the Resource Management Act that's needed when a building or activity doesn't meet the rules in the Christchurch District Plan.
It is separate to a building consent, which confirms that building work complies with the Building Act and the building code. You may need one or both types of consent for your proposal.