Plan Classifications
Regional and district plans may give an activity that requires a resource consent one of six possible classifications.
| Activity Classification | Consent required | Consent must be granted | Consent can be granted | Consideration restricted | Effects must be minor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permitted | No | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Activity allowed without a consent |
| Controlled | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Authority must grant consent, but may impose conditions in some matters |
| Restricted discretionary | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Authority may deny or grant consent, with conditions, but only decided on matters set out in the plan. |
| Discretionary | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Authority has full discretion to deny or grant consent, and may impose conditions. |
| Non-complying | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Authority may deny or grant consent, where effects are minor and activity not inconsistent with plan. |
| Prohibited | N/A | N/A | No | N/A | N/A | Plan change required to reclassify |
The above table is of a very summary nature, and exceptions apply in some circumstances.
There are two further classifications, restricted coastal activity and recognised customary activity, which are subject to particular conditions.
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