Resource consents

A resource consent is a written decision from the Council about something that may affect the environment or your community. You need a resource consent to subdivide your property, or if any part of your building work doesn’t comply with the Kāpiti Coast Operative District Plan 2021.

When you need a resource consent

Activities that may need a resource consent are, for example: earthworks building on land with ponding or drainage...

Resource consents process

Applying for a resource consent can seem complicated, so there’s a few things you can do to help make your journey...

Resource consents fees

There's a fee for processing applications, and you’ll need to pay a deposit with your application. There may be further...

Compliance and enforcement

Government legislation requires us to carry out compliance and enforcement roles in relation to resource consents and...

Recent resource consents

We’re always processing resource consents for a wide variety of projects. As part of our accountability to our...

Guides, forms and checklists

The following guides and forms are useful when making submissions or applications to Kāpiti Coast District Council.