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.
You need a subdivision resource consent to divide a parcel of land or a building into one or more further parcels, or to change an existing boundary location.
Here are a few examples of when you need to apply for subdivision resource consent:
The key professional for the subdivision process your Licensed Cadastral Surveyor.
You may also need a consultant planner, an engineer and a lawyer.
We only accept online applications for a subdivision resource consent. If you are unable to apply digitally, visit one of our libraries with council services for assistance in making your online application.
Before you apply check the document naming standards for resource consent online applications.
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.