Nelson City Council

Building consents

Learn what a building consent is, how to apply for one, and what the associated fees are.

• What is a building consent
• Apply for building consent
• Processing building consents
• Building consent fees

Resource consents

Find out about resource consents, how to apply for them, and what the current resource consent fees are.

• What is a resource consent
• Apply for resource consent
• Publicly notified resource consents
• Resource consent fees
• Planning newsletter

Consent forms and guides A - Z

All consent forms that are available online are listed here alphabetically.

Nelson Resource Management Plan

View and download the plan and its maps, find amendments and changes.

Property and land use

Use GIS maps, read up on development and financial contributions, and heritage properties.

• GIS information and maps
• Development contributions
• Financial contributions
• Property ownership
• Fire permits and burning restrictions
• Earthquake-prone buildings

Rates

Learn about how you can pay your rates and water bills, how rates are calculated, and  more.

• Rates search
• Paying rates
• Calculating rates
• Property owner responsibilities
• Postponements and rebates
• Finance and planning cycle

Environmental health licences fees

Find the comprehensive list of fees and charges relating to environmental health licence, including animal control, food stalls, and hairdressers.