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Consent for works within the bed of a lake or river
This relates to works within watercourses and includes the installation of structures such as weirs, culverts and fords, as well as alterations to streams such as stream modification, diversion and reclamation.
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Apply to work within the bed of a lake or river
We only accept online applications to work within the bed of a lake or river. If you are unable to apply digitally, visit one of our
libraries with council services for assistance in making your online application.
See
Ways to pay online for information on all payment options.
Apply now
If there is no way to provide digital copies of your plans or documents, visit one of our libraries with council services. Our staff will accept your documents for an additional charge. The charge covers costs involved with us scanning your documents into our digital consent system.
Call us on 09 301 0101 to speak with our building and planning help desk if you have questions regarding your application.
Related topics
| National Environmental Standards for Freshwater - permitted activities | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/permitted-activities/nes-fw-permitted-activities | National Environmental Standards for Freshwater - permitted activities | Certain activities near or in rivers, wetlands, lakes and streams may be permitted under the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater, but they must comply with the relevant conditions. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Environment consultation
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| Freshwater management policy and standards | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/environment/looking-after-aucklands-water/water-strategy-policy-standards/freshwater-management-policy-standards | Freshwater management policy and standards | The Government's recent Essential Freshwater policy introduces new rules and regulations for Auckland and the rest of the country. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Environment | |
| Annual resource consent charges | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/resource-consents/types-resource-consents/regional-resource-consents/Pages/annual-resource-consent-charges.aspx | Annual resource consent charges | Find out why regional resource consents have an annual charge. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Resource consents | |
| When you need a regional resource consent | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/resource-consents/types-resource-consents/regional-resource-consents/Pages/regional-resource-consents.aspx | When you need a regional resource consent | Find out what activities you need a regional resource consent for. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Resource consents | |
| Water permit to take, use, dam, or divert water | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/resource-consents/types-resource-consents/regional-resource-consents/Pages/water-permit-dam-divert-water.aspx | Water permit to take, use, dam, or divert water | Find out how to apply for a water permit (or water consent). | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | Resource consents | |
| Water Use Data Management System | | https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/building-and-consents/resource-consents/types-resource-consents/regional-resource-consents/Pages/Water-Use-Data-Management-System.aspx | Water Use Data Management System | If you hold a water consent you can log your meter readings using our Water Use Data Management System, WUDMS. | | | | aspx | | | | | | | | | | |
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