Using an agent to apply for consents on your behalf
You can nominate an agent to apply for resource and building consents on your behalf. Depending on the project, your agent could be:
- the project manager
- your lead contractor
- a designer, draughtsperson or architect
- an engineer
- a planning consultant
- a surveyor.
Get help with a resource consent application
Because resource consent applications can be very complex and require a lot of technical detail, it's best to nominate an agent to apply on your behalf.
Using an agent
We strongly recommend you hire a qualified planning consultant to help prepare and submit your resource consent application.
planningconsultants.org.nz – online planning consultants directory
Your agent could also be:
- a surveyor
- your lead contractor
- a designer, draughtsperson or architect.