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How to make a submission

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Find out more about how to make a submission on a notified resource consent.

  • 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

Contact us

For guidance or help on how to make a submission, please contact our Duty Planner.