Before the hearing

All submitters who have asked to be heard, and the applicant, will be given at least 10 working days notice of the hearing date, time and place. 

Planner's Report

A Tasman District Council planner's report will be prepared and will usually include:

• a brief context of the application;
• the main issues of contention
• the planner's professional assessment of these issues;
• the planner's professional recommendation as to whether the application should be granted or declined.
• any recommended conditions (if the committee should grants the consent)

This planner's report is sent to the applicant and to all submitters who wish to be heard, at least five working days before the hearing.

Pre-Hearing Meeting

Tasman District Council may arrange a pre-hearing meeting so that submitters and the applicant can talk about and clarify issues.  These meetings are held soon after submissions close, usually in the evening at a place close to the area affected, to make it easier for everyone to attend.  They are informal and the issues raised in submissions can sometimes be resolved at a pre-hearing meeting, avoiding the need for a formal hearing.

If you think a pre-hearing meeting would be useful in your case, please advise the Tasman District Council consent planner who is responsible for the application.  The Council can often supply a meeting room and a chairperson or mediator.

Further Information

Be prepared by downloading and carefully reading our guide to appearing at hearings:

Guide to Appearing at a Tasman District Council Resource Consent Hearing (pdf, 130 KB)