Apply for a deemed permitted boundary activity

Step 1.Prepare supporting information 

You will need:

• site and elevation plans - to show the location and extent of the building that is closer to the boundary than allowed in the District Plan
• a description of the rule infringed and the extent of that infringement – there is space on the application form for this information
• written approval(s) from the relevant neighbour(s) – these need to be provided on the correct form. This is found at the back of the application form
• record of title (for the site to which this application relates) – this must be a search copy issued within three months of making your application. If there are interests registered against the certificate of title, copies of these may also need to be provided.

Step 2.Discuss with duty planner (optional)

You can discuss your application with our duty planner before you submit it to us.

The duty planner can respond to any questions you have and check that the supporting documentation you have prepared is everything you need to have your application accepted by us.

How we can help

Step 3.Complete application

Download the application, print and complete the application form by hand.  

Deemed permitted boundary activity application(PDF, 283KB)

Guide to completing planning application forms

Step 4.Email us

Email your completed application and supporting information to:

Email:  mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

Step 5.Assessing your application

When we receive your application, we will check it for completeness. If your application doesn't include sufficient information, we will return it to you within 10 working days of its receipt.

Step 6.Pay advance fee 

Upon accepting your application, we will send you an invoice for our set fee.

Resource consent management fees and charges

You can pay the invoice either online, in person or call us with your details. We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via our Contact Centre.

Online: Pay an application fee or invoice

Phone: 09 430 4200

Step 7.Application processing

Once your advance fee is received, your application will be assigned to a planner for processing within 10 working days. 

If your application meets the requirements outlined above, and you have provided sufficient detail in the supporting information, we will provide you a written notice deeming your activity to be permitted. 

Step 8.Receive your certificate

We will send you a copy of the written notice deeming your activity to be permitted.

Step 9.Start building work

You can start building works once you have a copy of this written notice and any other required approvals from us, such as a building consent.

Step 1.Prepare supporting information 

You will need:

• site and elevation plans - to show the location and extent of the building that is closer to the boundary than allowed in the District Plan
• a description of the rule infringed and the extent of that infringement – there is space on the application form for this information
• written approval(s) from the relevant neighbour(s) – these need to be provided on the correct form. This is found at the back of the application form
• record of title (for the site to which this application relates) – this must be a search copy issued within three months of making your application. If there are interests registered against the certificate of title, copies of these may also need to be provided.

Step 2.Discuss with duty planner (optional)

You can discuss your application with our duty planner before you submit it to us.

The duty planner can respond to any questions you have and check that the supporting documentation you have prepared is everything you need to have your application accepted by us.

How we can help

Step 3.Complete the application

Download the application, print and complete the application form by hand.  

Deemed permitted boundary activity application(PDF, 283KB)

Guide to completing planning application forms

Step 4.Bring into us

Bring your completed application and supporting information into one of our Customer Service centres: 

Te Iwitahi
9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:00am on Monday 6 January 2025

Ruakākā service centre 
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Hours:  Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Closed public holidays
Summer holiday closedown: Closed from 4:00pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and reopening at 8:30am on Monday 6 January 2025

Service centre at isite
92 Otaika Road, Raumanga
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 12:00pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Closed public holidays

Step 5.Assessing your application

When we receive your application, we will check it for completeness. If your application doesn't include sufficient information, we will return it to you within 10 working days of its receipt.

Step 6.Pay advance fee 

Upon accepting your application, we will send you an invoice for our set fee.

Resource consent management fees and charges

You can pay the invoice either online, in person or call us with your details. We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via our Contact Centre.

Online: Pay an application fee or invoice

Phone: 09 430 4200

Step 7.Application processing

Once your advance fee is received, your application will be assigned to a planner for processing within 10 working days. 

If your application meets the requirements outlined above, and you have provided sufficient detail in the supporting information, we will provide you a written notice deeming your activity to be permitted. 

Step 8.Receive your certificate

We will send you a copy of the written notice deeming your activity to be permitted.

Step 9.Start building work

You can start building works once you have a copy of this written notice and any other required approvals from us, such as a building consent.

Step 1.Prepare supporting information 

You will need:

• site and elevation plans - to show the location and extent of the building that is closer to the boundary than allowed in the District Plan
• a description of the rule infringed and the extent of that infringement – there is space on the application form for this information
• written approval(s) from the relevant neighbour(s) – these need to be provided on the correct form. This is found at the back of the application form
• record of title (for the site to which this application relates) – this must be a search copy issued within three months of making your application. If there are interests registered against the certificate of title, copies of these may also need to be provided.

Step 2.Discuss with duty planner (optional)

You can discuss your application with our duty planner before you submit it to us.

The duty planner can respond to any questions you have and check that the supporting documentation you have prepared is everything you need to have your application accepted by us.

How we can help

Step 3.Complete application

Download the application, print and complete the application form by hand. 

Deemed permitted boundary activity application(PDF, 283KB)

Guide to completing planning application forms

Step 4.Post to us

Post your completed application and supporting information to:

Whangarei District Council 
Private Bag 9023
Te Mai
Whangārei 0143

Step 5.Assessing your application

When we receive your application, we will check it for completeness. If your application doesn't include sufficient information, we will return it to you within 10 working days of its receipt.

Step 6.Pay advance fee 

Upon accepting your application, we will send you an invoice for our set fee.

Resource consent management fees and charges

You can pay the invoice either online, in person or call us with your details. We accept Visa and Mastercard payments via our Contact Centre.

Online: Pay an application fee or invoice

Phone: 09 430 4200

Step 7.Application processing

Once your advance fee is received, your application will be assigned to a planner for processing within 10 working days. 

If your application meets the requirements outlined above, and you have provided sufficient detail in the supporting information, we will provide you a written notice deeming your activity to be permitted. 

Step 8.Receive your certificate

We will send you a copy of the written notice deeming your activity to be permitted.

Step 9.Start building work

You can start building works once you have a copy of this written notice and any other required approvals from us, such as a building consent.