<<Project Name>>
Consenting Strategy
v1.1 December 2013
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Purpose
Most NZ Transport Agency projects require statutory authorisations ranging from a relatively
simple outline plan of works for projects which can be constructed under the authority of an
existing designation, to obtaining multiple resource consents and designations for projects of
national significance where the applications are lodged with the Environmental Protection
Authority.
The purpose of the consenting strategy is to outline what is required in order for the
implementation strategy of the detailed business case to be considered for funding.
The key components of the consenting strategy are:
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Identifying the projects consenting objectives
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The summary of the environmental and social responsibility technical reports that
were required by the Environmental and Social Responsibility Screen at the Indicative
Business Case
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The updated the Environment and Social Responsibility Screen from the Indicative
Business Case based on the outcomes of any technical reports that were required and
discussions with the NZTA subject matter experts
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To identify the approvals required and why
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To identify the approvals pathway and why
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To scope the required level of technical assessments to support the applications, and
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To Calculate the estimated statutory application costs and key mitigation areas.
Project Consenting Objectives
This section will state the consenting objectives for this project. These will likely be influenced
by the other parts of the Implementation Strategy. E.g. the programme for when construction
is likely to commence, the purchase of property, the procurement method….
This section will also identify all the relevant planning documents for the project.
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Updated Environmental and Social Responsibility
Screen
In this section place the updated Environment and Social Responsibility Screen. This will help
inform the level of technical assessment that will be required to seek the required statutory
approvals.
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Insert the updated Screen.
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Summary of Environmental and Social
Responsibility Technical Repo rts
This section will include a summary of any technical reports that may have been required as a
result of the Environment and Social Responsibility Screen that was conducted during the
indicative business case to assess the high risk aspects which could potentially influence the
investment decision to approve the detailed business case.
The <<following>> reports have been commissioned as a result of Environment and Social
Responsibility Screen identifying them as high risk areas during the Indicative Business Case.
The following sections summarise the findings of the further investigations which will be used
to inform the updated Environmental and Social Responsibility Screen.
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Aspect Report 1
A brief summary of the key aspects of the report
4.2
Aspect Report 2
A brief summary of the key aspects of the report
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Required Approvals
Identifying what statutory approvals are required and why e.g. list the number of Notices of
Requirement are needed, whether the project is seeking an Outline Plan waiver, state the
resource consents applications and for which activities or identify which resource consents
that have already been granted the activity can be undertaken, any archaeological authorities
or Department of Conservation Concessions required.
The following approvals are required for the project as directed by the;
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Resource Management Act 1991
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<< relevant regional plans >>
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<< relevant district plans >>
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<< relevant National Environmental Standards>>
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Historic Places Act 1993
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Conservation Act 1987
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<< any other relevant legislation>>
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<<any relevant regulations>>
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5.1
Designations
Identify whether a new or altered designation is required and why.
5.2
Resource Consents
Identify what resource consents already permit the work to be undertaken and any
additional consents required and why.
5.3
Archaeological Authorities
Identify if an archaeological authority is required and why.
5.4
Department of Conservation Concession
Identify whether a Department of Conservation Concession is required and why.
5.5
Other Department of Conservation Permits
Identify if there are any other Department of Conservation permits required and why.
5.6
[insert other approval types]
Identify if there are any other approvals which are required.
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Approvals Pathway
This section identified the preferred consenting pathway e.g. what decision making process
will the project use to submit an application.
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Required Scope of Technical Assessment
Set the scope of the technical assessments required to support the applications for the
identified approvals required in Section 5.
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Key Mitigation Areas and Costs
Include an overview of the likely key mitigation measures and their associated costs. This also
includes any costs associated with the implementation of the NZTA Revocation Policy. Indicate
if there will be any potential on-going maintenance and operation requirements and the
associated costs.
Include the cost estimate based on the required scope of the technical assessment and the
required applications.
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Approvals for use
Prepared by:
<<NZTA planner>>
Signed:
Date:
Endorsed by:
<<EUD Manager>>
Signed:
Date:
Agreed by:
<<SH Manager>>
Signed:
Date:
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