Coastal permit

A coastal permit is a permit to carry out an activity described in a regional coastal plan as a restricted coastal activity. Coastal permits in the Wellington region are administered by Greater Wellington (GW), our regional council.

You may need a coastal permit if your proposed activity will be carried out in or partially in the coastal marine area. This includes the foreshore, seabed, sea surface and air above the sea from the mean high water springs mark.

Find out more about coastal permits on Greater Wellington’s website or contact GW directly.