Council Consent Checklist for Small Developers

Small developers need a clear view of consent and site-start compliance before the programme gets tight.

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Direct answer

Small developers should check resource consent triggers, subdivision requirements, AEE information, council RFIs, traffic assessment needs, parking, access, vehicle crossings, servicing, CAR, TMP, temporary traffic management and site-start logistics. CiviEase can help identify which items are likely to matter for the specific project.

Before lodging or responding

Check the site address, zoning, proposal, plans, AEE information, access, parking, traffic, servicing and likely council questions. A small development can still become complicated if access, stormwater, parking or road corridor effects are missed.

Before site works

Check CAR, vehicle crossing approval, TMP, temporary traffic management, equipment, vehicles, contractor methodology and site access. Consent approval is only one part of getting a site ready to work.

What to send CiviEase

Send plans, site address, council letters, RFIs, photos, work dates and a short description of what is stuck.

Key takeaways

•Before lodging or responding
•Before site works
•What to send CiviEase

Questions about this topic

Is this checklist a full consent assessment?

No. It is a starting point. Actual requirements depend on the site, proposal, district plan rules, road environment and council/RCA assessment.

Practical guide

Send the site address, plans, council letter, RFI or work details and CiviEase will help identify the next step.

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