How to make a submission

A submission is your chance to have your say on a resource consent application. 

Once a decision has been made on an application, only people who have made submissions are allowed to appeal to the Environment Court. 

Who can make a submission depends on what type of resource consent it is. There are two types of notified resource consents: 

• Publicly notified resource consents: Anyone can make a submission. 

• Limited notification consent: You can only make a submission if you've been identified as an affected party. If you've been identified as an affected party, you will receive a letter from us advising you of this.  If you don't receive a letter, you cannot make a formal submission. 

You can make a submission on all or part of a resource consent application. It can be in favour, in opposition, neutral or a combination. 

You have 20 working days from the date of notification to submit it to the Council. You must also send a copy of the submission to the applicant. 

Your submission needs to include: 

• aspects of the application you oppose, support or are neutral towards, and the reasons why 

• the applicant's details – you'll find this on the public notice 

• if you wish to speak in support of your submission at a hearing 

The following form can be used to make a submission: 

Form 13 – Submission on a notified resource consent 

Submissions can be posted or dropped into Council offices, or emailed to:rcsubmission@qldc.govt.nz