From 1 July 2025 we're changing to a fees up front payment system. This means that payment is made at the application stage and when we have granted the application we can issue it to the customer at the same time - speeding up the turnaround time on building consents. Any additional processing time (recoverable on an actual and reasonable basis, as per the Building Act 2004 s281B) and planning/engineering approval charges (if applicable) will be invoiced at the end of processing.
12.2 Activity Table
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P Permitted activity |
C Controlled activity |
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D Discretionary activity |
RD Restricted Discretionary activity |
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N/C Non Complying activity |
PRHB Prohibited activity |
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All activities not listed in the Activity Table are deemed to be non-complying unless otherwise provided for. |
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| 1. Navigation and passage of non-commercial recreational vessels. | P | |
| 2. Navigation and passage of commercial recreational vessels. | D | |
| 3. Maimai | P | |
| 4. Erection, or placement of new structures, addition, alteration or replacement of existing authorised structures on or over the surface of water with the exception of upgrading of electrical lines listed as 8.1.1 and 8.1.5. Where the intended upgrading meets the definition provided in the District Plan, such a work shall be permitted | D |
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| 3.6.2 | O1 | P1, P2, P3 |
Explanation
The rules minimise restrictions on private recreational activities, as the waterways currently have a important role as a recreational resource. The sensitive nature of the water environment has lead to rules which seek to minimise the adverse effects on the natural character and landscape values of the river environment.
