RMA Update
You may have recently received a letter from Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) about a change to your resource consent expiry date. The key points are outlined below.
What has already happened
- Your previously expired consent has been reinstated and automatically extended to 31 December 2027.
- You do not need to do anything for this extension to apply.
What you now need to decide
You must decide what to do with the replacement consent application you lodged before your consent was originally due to expire.
You have two options:
- Withdraw the replacement application, or
- Leave the application in place, in which case HBRC will continue to process it (or keep it on hold, if within the TANK Catchment).
HortNZ guidance
HortNZ recommends the following:
- If your consent is within the TANK Catchments:
- Do not withdraw your application.
- Your application will remain on hold until the Environment Court releases its decision on the TANK Plan Change (expected early–mid 2027).
- No action is required from you at this time.
- HBRC will contact you after the Court decision to confirm next steps.
- If your consent is outside the TANK Catchments and your activity has not changed since the consent was granted:
- Withdraw your replacement application.
- You will need to email HBRC to confirm the withdrawal.
Important notes if you withdraw your application
- Any processing costs incurred to date that exceed the deposit you paid may still be charged (there may be no additional costs).
- You will need to lodge a new replacement consent application before your consent expires in December 2027.
If you are unsure which option is best for your situation, please contact Charlotte Drury on 027 322 5595 to discuss.
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