The decision
The expert consenting panel appointed to determine the Silverlight Studios accommodation application has made its decision. Read the decision report and information on appeals.
On 18 February 2022 the panel granted, subject to conditions, resource consent to Silverlight Studios Limited.
Decision report on the Silverlight Studios accommodation application (PDF, 685KB)
Conditions of consent (PDF, 175KB)
Summary of comments received on the application (PDF, 100KB)
Appealing the decision
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 may appeal:
- the consent applicant or requiring authority, as the case requires
- any relevant local authority
- the Attorney-General
- any person or group that provided comments in response to an invitation given under clause 17(2)
- 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:
Email: silverlightaccommodation.fasttrack@epa.govt.nz
Post: Silverlight Studios accommodation expert consenting panel
c/- Environmental Protection Authority
Private Bag 63002
Wellington 6140
Attn: General Counsel