The following information sheets provide an overview of processes under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) for resource consents, deemed permitted boundary activities, and plan-making. These information sheets reflect changes made to the RMA through the Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017. Information sheets 1-5 have been updated as a result of the Resource Management Amendment Act 2020.
The following information sheets provide an overview of processes under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) for resource consents, deemed permitted boundary activities, and plan-making. These information sheets reflect changes made to the RMA through the Resource Legislation Amendment Act 2017. Information sheets 1-5 have been updated as a result of the Resource Management Amendment Act 2020.
| Information sheet | Title | Description |
| 1 | Basic information on resource consents; when they are needed and how to apply for a resource consent | |
| 2 | Information for affected persons: Written approvals | An outline of what is involved in giving someone your written approval for a resource consent or deemed permitted boundary activity. |
| 3 | Information for submitters: Preparing a submission on a notified consent | An outline on how to prepare a submission on a notified consent. |
| 4 | Information for applicants and submitters: Notified resource consents | An overview of publicly notified resource consents and limited notified resource consents. |
| 5 | Information for applicants: Deemed permitted boundary activities | An outline of the process for applying for a deemed permitted activity under the Resource Management Act 1991. |
| 6 (published in October 2018) | Information on streamlined planning process | An outline of streamlined planning process (SPP) for interested persons, particularly those who may wish to participate in a SPP. |