The Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Bill 2009 passed its second and third readings on the 8th September 2009 and will commence on 1 October 2009.  Background information and assitance to those who may be affected by the Act can be found here.

Planning Publications

Western Bay of Plenty District Plan

 Ministry for Environment Publications
Your Guide to the Resource Management Act
Applying for a Resource Consent
Consultation for Resource Consent Applicants

Application Kit Index

Part 1 - Making an Application for Land Use Consent

Part 2 - Consent Process and Processing Times Flowchart

Part 3 - Assessment of Environmental Effects - Fourth Schedule RMA

Part 4 - Land Use Resource Consent Processing Charges

Part 5 - Land Use Consent Application Form

Part 6 - Written Approval of Affected Persons Form

Part 7 - District Plan Zone Statement

Part 8 - Local Planning Consultants