Pre-Application Meetings for More Complex Proposals

A formal pre-application service is available for projects of a larger scale or complexity or where greater insight is needed into specific planning, infrastructure, transport or servicing matters that will be relevant for processing a particular proposal (e.g. multi-lot subdivisions, commercial proposals, hazard prone land, activities requiring staff input from a variety of different departments, proposed land use that is not permitted under zone rules etc.).

This service also has the first 30 minutes free and is charged thereafter on a time/cost basis (including staff time, administration, meeting time and site visits). As a charged service the customer may wish to undertake discussions only about specific elements of their proposal and a response can be tailored in this regard, please specify.

A pre-application form must be completed and submitted a minimum of 10 working days prior to a requested meeting, to allow time for circulation and preview of pre-application material by relevant specialist staff. The pre-application should include provision of drawings and details. Pre-application information will be confidential. The actual meeting timing will vary depending on the scale and complexity of the project and staff availability. Following the meeting written minutes will be provided.

Where the application involves the creation of increased housing density within the urban area, it may be eligible for some free time from the Principal Development Adviser. This will be determined by the Principal Development Adviser upon receipt of application or by prior agreement. Other staff time is chargeable.

Please complete the pre-application form and email to resource.consentsadmin@ncc.govt.nz

*Note: Pre-application is not pre-approval. It is advice and a formal application will still need to be lodged and will be fully assessed when received.