What happens if you do sign?
If you do give your written approval, and all other affected parties also give written approval, the council will probably consider the application without notification to anyone, and approve or decline a resource consent. Giving your written approval doesn't mean the council will automatically approve the application.
Remember that if you do give your written approval:
- the council can't consider the adverse effects on you when it is deciding whether to grant or decline the application
- you can't appeal the council's decision after the resource consent has been approved and issued.
Can I change my mind?
Yes. You can formally withdraw your approval in writing to the council any time before the resource consent is granted. If you do change your mind make sure you:
- keep copies of everything you sign as a record of what you've approved
- withdraw your approval as soon as you can after you change your mind
- write to the council to withdraw your approval - a phone call isn't enough. You should also send a copy to the applicant.
