These guides address specific aspects of the Tasman Resource Management Plan.
However they are summaries only - if you have questions, please contact us.
Good Practice Guides and Landscape Guides are also listed on this page.
This guide contains best practice principles for operating and managing waterless composting toilets.
This guide contains best practice principles for managing household wastewater on your property.
This Guide provides updated information about the changes to the rural land rules that were introducted into the Plan through the 'Rural Land Use and Subdivision' Plan Change (Plan Change 60) that became operative on 15 June 2019.
TRMP Summary Guide No. 14 - Rural Land Use and Subdivision - Recent Changes (pdf, 659 KB)
This Guide contains information about applying for resource consent for a rural dwelling. Building Act requirements also apply.
This section contains guidance on Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for new dwellings, alterations to dwellings and other building and structures in the different zones.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for new dwellings, alterations to dwellings and other building and structures in the Rural 1 Zone. Building Act requirements also apply.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for new dwellings, alterations to dwellings and other building and structures in the Rural 2 Zone. Building Act requirements also apply.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for new dwellings, alterations to dwellings and other building and structures in the Rural 3 Zone. Building Act requirements also apply.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for new dwellings, alterations to dwellings and other building and structures in the Residential Zone. Building Act requirements also apply.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for new dwellings, alterations to dwellings and other building and structures in the Rural Residential Zone. Building Act requirements also apply.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for subdivision in Rural and Rural Residential Zones.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for subdivision in Residential, Business and Industrial Zones.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for outdoor burning and domestic wood burners.
TRMP Summary Guide No. 13 - General Guide to Burning (pdf, 880 KB)
Also available are specific good practice guidelines for outdoor burning and operating wood burners that provide more information on how to comply with the rules.
Good Practice Guide to Outdoor Burning (pdf, 468 KB)
Good Practice for Operating Wood Burners (pdf, 1.1 MB)
Energy efficiency and heating your home
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for the management of protected trees; heritage buildings, structures and sites; and cultural heritage sites (including archaeological sites).
TRMP Summary Guide No. 08 - Management of Heritage Items and Areas (pdf, 1.1 MB)
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for signs and advertising.
TRMP Summary Guide No. 10 - Provisions for Outdoor Signs and Advertising (pdf, 650 KB)
These guides contain advice to ensure any new developments in the St Arnaud and Takaka Hill Landscape Priority Areas are designed to blend in with the unique natural qualities and landscape values of the area. Includes buildings, roads, and subdivisions.
This guide contains best practice principles for managing wetlands.
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for the use and storage of hazardous substances.
TRMP Summary Guide No. 09 - Use and Storage of Hazardous Substances (pdf, 641 KB)
This Guide contains information about Tasman Resource Management Plan requirements for moorings.
TRMP Summary Guide No.11 - Provisions for Moorings (pdf, 1.4 MB)
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