8. Authority Consents Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the key legislation involved?
Local Government Act - requires District Plan which sets out rules for land use
RMA - regulates planning and building use to achieve a sustainable environment with minimised impact on surrounding amenity
Building Act - technical requirements
What is the authority planning process? (3)
Councils prepare operative district schemes
Draft –> consultation/objection process –> become operative
Applications must comply with draft and operative
How is the public realm addressed in authority planning?
Sites must positively integrate with the area
How is the RMA planning to be replaced?
With 3 pieces of legislation including the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the National Planning Framework
How is interpretation of RMA broadening?
Impact on environment includes not just physical but also spiritual, emotional, heritage etc.
What is an integral requirement under urban design planning?
Development needs to positively relate to the surrounding land/community to the benefit of the area
What does the council want to achieve through urban planning?
The way the development relates to public open spaces to benefit the safety, vibrancy and economy of town centres, making them better places to live and work
How do the councils manage urban planning?
Urban planner or urban design panels reviewing applications
What are 4 common outcomes of urban planning for developments?
- Frontage and exteriors focus on pedestrian
- Mixed use requirements
- Public open space interaction
- Plan for walking, then biking, then public transport, then private cars
What are 9 common outcomes of urban planning for cities?
- Excellent design
- Amenities
- Reduced energy usage
- Order of transport encouraged
- Green designs
- Less sprawl
- More affordable housing
- Improved public health
9, Vitality, diversity, safety
What 2 things do RC applications need to demonstrate?
- Compliance with operative and draft district schemes and their objectives for zoning and urban design impact
- Detailed assessment of potential affects (EIA) including consultation
What are possible outcomes from a RC application?
Non notified - if affects are less than minor
Notified - advertised for all to object
Limited notification - advertised to Council designated parties to object
Appeals to Environment Court (can go directly for major applications likely to be notified)
What direct fees are payable for approvals?
- Council staff costs and reviewing consultants
- Development fee
- Fees for water, power, infrastructure changes
What other costs can arise for developments?
From conditions including contamination removal, roading upgrades, specific infrastructure conditions
What is required in a BC application?
Full design drawings + peer engineer reviews for structural, fire, mechanical, facade
What is required for façade engineering in BC applications and two problems it causes?
Subcontractor details on materials etc is required
1. Problem because would need to engage these parties around 3 months earlier than planned
2. Another problem as head contractor will not provide a fixed price without these consent details
How long do BCs take to process?
Normally around 8-18 weeks
What is the 10 step process to consent?
- Apply for LIM
- Submit RC for land use
- Submit RC for building (notification)
- Submit BC
- Construction
- Inspection on completion
- Council issues CCC
- Council issues compliance schedule
- Submit certification of checks done
- Council issues BWoF
What is a LIM for?
Advises any known problems with the land
What is land resource consent for?
Significant earthworks and land issues - include detailed reports on matters of mitigation
How long does non notified usually take?
2-5 months
How long does limited notification usually take and what happens if designated parties give approval?
3-6 months
Council reviews application as not notified
How long does notification usually take and what happens?
6-12 months + 1 month appeal period to environ court
12 weeks for submissions –> hearing –> decision
How is the process for large developments
streamlined?
Can submit directly to Environment Court if approved by Council (wide and complex issues)
