Questions

A resource consent can end in several ways. Three common methods are:

1. Lapse/Expiration:
   If the conditions of the consent—such as commencing the activity within a specified time—aren’t met, the consent can lapse (expire) automatically.

2. Revocation/Cancellation:
   The consent authority (or a relevant Minister) may revoke or cancel a resource consent if there’s non-compliance with its conditions, if environmental impacts become significant, or if continuing the consent is no longer appropriate.

3. Surrender/Withdrawal:
   The consent holder may voluntarily surrender or withdraw the resource consent, thereby ending its validity.

Each of these mechanisms ensures that resource consents remain effective only as long as they are properly managed and conditions are met.