The District Plan contains rules relating to different types of activities in different parts of the District. Anything which is not considered to be a permitted activity by the District Plan requires resource consent.

Land Use Consent is required to use land, including the surface of water, in a way that is not permitted as of right under the District Plan.

Subdivision Consent is required where any person wishes to sell part of the land contained in an allotment or lease part of the land for a period of 35 years or more (including rights of renewal) unless expressly allowed by a rule in a District Plan. It should be specified whether the subdivision is for fee simple, cross-lease, lease of land or unit title.

The rules relating to a particular site will depend on what zone the site is within. The rules for each zone can be found in the District Plan.

Examples of activities which may require resource consent are:

• Building a residential building close to a property boundary
• A multi unit accommodation complex
• Setting up a home based business
• Subdividing any property