Coastal consents or permits

Coastal permit

A coastal consent, or permit, may be required for a wide range of activities, including:

• to reclaim part of the foreshore or seabed
• to construct a structure in, on, under, or over any foreshore or seabed, e.g. to build a jetty, seawall or marina
• to disturb the foreshore or seabed, e.g. by excavation or dredging
• to deposit substances in, on, under, or over any foreshore or seabed
• to plant exotic or introduced plants in, on, under, or over the foreshore or seabed
• to occupy any part of the common marine and coastal area
• to remove sand, shingle, shell or other natural material
• to carry out activities in, on, under, or over any coastal marine area for which a resource consent is required, e.g. the removal of mangroves.

Apply online for a coastal permit

Applying for a coastal permit requires submitting an application for a resource consent. As with all resource consents, you need to submit an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE).

We only accept online applications for a coastal permit. If you are unable to apply digitally, visit one of our libraries with council services for assistance in making your online application.