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Land and water pollution

‘Industrial or trade process’ consents

Do I need an industrial or trade process consent?

Under the Resource Management Act (1991) and the Auckland Transitional Regional Plan (TRP) , industrial or trade process sites that discharge contaminants require a resource consent. The ARC uses the Proposed Auckland Regional Plan: Air, Land and Water (Proposed ALW Plan) for guidance.

The ALW Plan categorises sites according to their potential pollution risk. This depends on the types activities carried out and the size of the operation.

Working through the steps below you can determine where your company fits and what the requirements will be.

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Making an ‘industrial or trade process' consent application

  1. Contact the pollution prevention team.
  2. We will undertake a Pollution Prevention Assessment.
  3. We will confirm whether your company is low, moderate or high risk.
  4. Complete an ‘industrial or trade process' consent application form.

How much will an ‘industrial or trade process' consent cost?

For a list of current fees and charges, take this link.

How long is a ‘industrial or trade process' consent granted for?

‘Industrial or trade process' consents are normally granted for a duration of 20 years, unless circumstances warrant a shorter or longer timeframe. The maximum duration for a consent granted under the RMA is 35 years. Consents not given effect to within 5 years of granting will be deemed to have expired.

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