Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
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.
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.
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.