Minor corrections 

The expert consenting panel reissued the conditions of consent after making minor corrections, in accordance with clause 40 of Schedule 6 of the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Act 2020 (the Act). The corrections relate to some minor cross-referencing errors in condition 78.

These conditions of consent supersede and replace the consent conditions issued with the decision released under clause 37 of Schedule 6 of the Act on 23 May 2022.

CORRECTED Appendix 1: Consent conditions (PDF, 665KB) 

On 23 May 2022, the panel granted resource consents, subject to conditions, for the Beachlands Housing Development.

Decision report on the Beachlands Housing Development application (PDF, 593KB)

Appendix 1: Consent conditions (SUPERSEDED) (PDF, 664KB)

Appeal rights

The panel’s decision can be appealed to the High Court in whole or in part on questions of law only. Any of the following persons may appeal:

(a) the consent applicant or requiring authority, as the case requires

(b) any relevant local authority

(c) the Attorney-General

(d) any person or group that provided comments in response to an invitation given under clause 17(2)

(e) any person who has an interest in the decision appealed against that is greater than that of the general public.

A notice of appeal must be filed with the Registrar of the High Court within 15-working-days after the date the person is notified of the panel’s decision. A copy of the notice of appeal must also be served on the EPA. 

Appeals can be served on the EPA by emailing them to beachlands.fasttrack@epa.govt.nz 

or by post to:

Beachlands Housing Development expert consenting panel
c/- Environmental Protection Authority
Private Bag 63002
Wellington 6140
Attn: General Counsel

Further details on how to proceed with an appeal are covered in clause 45 of Schedule 6 of the Act:

Clause 45 of Schedule 6 of the Act - New Zealand Legislation website