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Natural resource permits - Nature of permits, commencement, duration and review - Further provisions relating to reclamation

203: Further provisions relating to reclamation

You could also call this:

"Extra rules to follow when land is reclaimed"

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If a permit is granted for reclamation, you need to follow extra rules. These rules are in Part 5 of Schedule 7 of the Planning Act 2025. You can find the details of these rules in the Planning Act 2025.

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Environment and resources > Town planningHousing and property > Land use

202: Notification and registration of activity subject to permitted activity rule, or

"Telling authorities about activities that follow special rules"

204: Application of sections 205 and 206, or

"How sections 205 and 206 apply to getting a permit for natural resources"

Part 4Natural resource permits
Nature of permits, commencement, duration and review: Further provisions relating to reclamation

203Further provisions relating to reclamation

Part 5 of Schedule 7 of the Planning Act 2025 sets out further provisions relating to reclamation that apply if a natural resource permit for a reclamation is granted.