What to Do When Council Sends a Resource Consent RFI
Council RFIs can pause momentum. The right first step is to understand what council is asking for before sending more documents.
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Direct answer
When council sends a resource consent RFI, read the request carefully, note the deadline, gather the original application documents, and identify whether council is asking for planning, traffic, access, subdivision, servicing, engineering or construction information. CiviEase can help review the RFI and identify the next response pathway.
Do not guess the answer
Check whether specialist input is needed
Send CiviEase the full context
Key takeaways
- •Do not guess the answer
- •Check whether specialist input is needed
- •Send CiviEase the full context
Questions about this topic
Does an RFI mean my consent is refused?
No. It means council needs more information before assessment can continue. Approval still depends on the proposal, rules, constraints, information and council assessment.
Can CiviEase help with the RFI?
Yes. CiviEase can help review the council request and identify the practical response pathway.
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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