Chapter 11: Introduction to Regional Plan

11.1.2 Activity Classifications

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The various types of activities are described in s77A RMA. The information below is intended to provide a summary of the Act as it relates to rules in a regional plan.
  1. If an activity is described as a permitted activity, it can be carried out without a resource consent provided it complies with the conditions, standards or terms, if any, specified in the rule.
  2. If an activity is described as a controlled activity, a resource consent is required but the Regional Council must grant the consent if the conditions, standards and terms, if any, in the rule are met. However, the Regional Council may impose conditions on the consent relating to matters specified in the rule over which control is reserved.
  3. If an activity is described as a restricted discretionary activity, a resource consent is required and the Regional Council will decide whether or not to grant the consent. However, the Regional Council’s powers to decline a resource consent or to impose consent conditions are restricted to the matters specified in the rule over which discretion is restricted.
  4. If an activity is described as a discretionary activity, a resource consent is required and the Regional Council will decide whether or not
    to grant the consent. This decision will depend upon how consistent the proposed activity is with provisions of the RMA and the objectives and policies set out in this Plan.
  5. If an activity is described as a non-complying activity, a resource consent is required. Consent can only be granted if the Regional
    Council is satisfied that either the adverse effects on the environment will be minor, or the activity will not be contrary to the objectives and policies of this Plan.
  6. If an activity is described as a prohibited activity, the activity is not allowed under any circumstances.

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