126Application of Planning Act 2025 to this Part

1. If a provision in this Part applies the Planning Act 2025, the relevant provision of that Act must be read—

2. as if a reference to the consent authority were a reference to the permit authority:
3. as if a reference to a planning consent were a reference to a natural resource permit:
4. as if a reference to a land use plan were a reference to a natural environment plan:
5. as if a reference to a national rule were a reference to a national rule under subpart 3 of Part 2 of this Act:
6. as if a reference to adverse effects on the built environment were a reference to adverse effects on natural resources or people:
7. with all other necessary modifications.