How do I minimise the effects on my neighbours?

As stated under "What resource consents are needed?", when you develop your land you may need one or more resource consents. When you apply for the consents you will need to consider the effects on your neighbours. If building, this will include noise, pollution, visual and amenity value effects. If subdividing, this will include noise, pollution, visual environmental and increased traffic effects. Sometimes Council will check whether you have consulted with your neighbours. Whether you need to consult your neighbours is a question we can advise you on.