Transitional consenting guidance

Applying for resource consent during the transition to the new planning system

This factsheet helps applicants understand what the move to the new planning system may mean for them. It gives a clear overview of the transitional arrangements for district land use activity resource consent applications and explains what applicants may need to do under the amended Resource Management Act 1991.
 
Technical guidance for councils and decision-makers

This guidance helps explain how resource consent applications will be managed as we move to the new planning system. It is written mainly for consent authorities, consent planners and other professionals who need more detailed information about the amended Resource Management Act 1991 and the transitional consenting rules introduced by the Planning Act 2026.
 
Practitioner checklists for the resource consent process

These checklists guide councils and others through the key steps for processing resource consent applications during the transition. They are designed to help users work out which rules apply, what decisions need to be made, and how to meet the transitional requirements.
 
Worked scenarios for the resource consent process

This factsheet uses practical examples to show how the transitional consenting arrangements may work in real-life situations. It helps explain common scenarios and what the changes made by the Planning Act 2026 may mean for the resource consent process.