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Planning consents - Consideration of application and decision

141: Matters relevant to application for reclamation

You could also call this:

"What to consider when applying to reclaim land"

When you apply for a reclamation, a part of the Natural Environment Act 2025 applies. This part is Section 158(2) of the Natural Environment Act 2025. It will be relevant to your application for a reclamation.

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Environment and resources > ConservationEnvironment and resources > Land useHousing and property > Land use

140: Matters relevant to activities affecting drinking water supply source water, or

"Considering how activities affect our drinking water"

142: Matters relevant to application relating to wastewater network, or

"What to consider when applying for planning consent for wastewater networks"

Part 4Planning consents
Consideration of application and decision

141Matters relevant to application for reclamation

Section 158(2) of the Natural Environment Act 2025 applies to an application for a reclamation.