Control of Earthworks Bylaw
We’re seeking feedback on our Control of Earthworks Bylaw. This manages earthworks to safeguard the public, their properties and the environment.
The purpose of the Bylaw
The purpose is to control excavation, filling or cellar work on private property where a resource consent under the Far North District Plan is not required. It also controls erosion and sedimentation created by that work.
- Protecting the public from harm.
- Ensuring neighbouring properties are not affected by uncontrolled earthworks activities.
- Safeguarding the district’s environment from uncontrolled earthworks activities.
- Meeting the current social, cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing of the community.
Why is the review happening?
Government legislation requires the Control of Earthworks Bylaw to be reviewed 5 years after it was first made – the bylaw was made in 2019, after this review it will not need to be reviewed again until 2034.
How to give your view on the proposal
Share your view on the proposal here.
Anyone is welcome to submit feedback on this consultation either as an individual or on behalf of an organisation affected by or having an interest in the Control of Earthworks Bylaw 2019.
Note: any submissions that are out of scope, offensive, inappropriate, or late may not be accepted by the council. You will be notified if your decision is not accepted and, where appropriate, invited to resubmit.
You can also make a submission by using any of the following methods:
- By email: submissions@fndc.govt.nz
- By mail: Strategy and Policy Team, Far North District Council, Private Bag 752, Kaikohe 0440
- In person: Drop your submission at any Far North District Council Service Centre or Library
Alternatively, you can request to share your feedback verbally by emailing us at submissions@fndc.govt.nz. Verbal submissions are scheduled for Tuesday 1 April. You can speak in person or virtually.
Please include your full name and email address or postal address in your submission if you want:
- The council to acknowledge receipt of your submission
- To make an oral submission – you will be contacted about when and where the meetings are taking place
Submission period closes Thursday 13 March.
Any submissions that are made will become part of the public consultation process. The collection and use of personal information by the Far North District Council is regulated by the Privacy Act 2020. Please note that your submission or a summary of your submission will be treated as public information and may be public information and may be published on the council’s website and made available to elected members and members of the public as part of the consultation process. Your Name and contact details (address, phone number, email) will only be used for administrative purposes – such as the council contacting you to update you on the outcome of this consultation and letting you know about future consultations.