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Each resource consent application is assessed individually, and we outline the charging of actual and reasonable costs associated with the processing of an application.
The only set fees are for specific actions (e.g. transferring a consent).
At the start of the process we will provide you with an estimate of the possible cost range for the application, although it is difficult to accurately predict the costs.
All charges are shown in the Regional Council’s annual Charges Guide, linked below. A copy is sent to all consent holders in July each year.
An initial deposit is required before your application is assessed and the amount depends on the consent applied for. If your application needs to be notified, an additional deposit is required to be paid before this occurs.
| A new consent application deposit | $2300 Deposit |
| Change of condition to an existing consent deposit | $862.50 Deposit |
| Replacement of expiring consent deposit | $2300 Deposit |
| Bore permit application deposit | $1150 Deposit |
| Transfer of Resource Consent - fixed fee: | |
| One transfer | $230.00 |
| Two or more on the same property | $287.50 |
| Two or more on different properties, fixed fee plus actual and reasonable costs |
$287.50 plus costs |
Annual freshwater science charges help to fund environmental monitoring work carried out by the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to understand and sustainably manage the region’s freshwater resources.
See our page: Freshwater Science Charges for information including current charges and who to contact.
Once your consent is issued there are likely to be ongoing annual and monitoring costs, which vary depending on the consent. See a complete list of charges in our Consent Charges Guide.
Yes, you can have a say about how charges are set. Each year these charges are set out in the Regional Council’s draft annual plan so you can have a say through the public consultation process. You can make a submission to the draft annual plan in April-May. Once these charges are fixed, no-one can influence a change until the following annual plan.
The annual plan process includes a period for public submissions. Check this website in April - May each year for details.
Payments for fixed fees or deposits can be paid via internet banking, or credit card, using payment references provided by the Consent Advisor. You can contact a consent advisor by emailing consentadvisor@hbrc.govt.nz, or phone 06 8359200.
For general information on making payments, see our page: Make a payment
See our contact page for details on who to contact about different types of consent questions, or for general advice:
06 835 9200
+64 6 835 9200
159 Dalton Street. Napier 4110
Private Bag 6006, Napier 4142
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