Apply for resource consent - tree works

Use this form to apply for a resource consent to work on or around trees.

You need to pay a fee when you submit this application, unless you are an approved credit customer. Payment options include credit or debit card, Online EFTPOS, or Account2Account. A card payment fee of 1.75 per cent will apply for credit or debit card payments.

Guidelines for consent applications

Before you apply, make sure you have:

• a Record of Title, less than three months old (you can order one online at www.linz.govt.nz)
• an Assessment of Environmental Effects
• the owner’s written approval to act on their behalf (if applicable)
• the landowner's approval (to request approval for trees on council land, see check if you can chop, prune or trim a tree on council property)
• documents in PDF format, not locked or password protected
• documents less than 300MB and that follow our file naming conventions.