Find out what concession you will need and how to apply for one below.
Applying for a concession for the first time can be a little tricky. To ensure your application goes smoothly we advise you to contact us to have a pre-application meeting. We’ll help you to:
Follow the process below:
Fill in:
Easement application form (PDF, 431K) or (Word, 104K)
Email the forms along with the relevant documents requested to permissions@doc.govt.nz.
Identify the name and status of the public conservation land you wish to use by checking DOC maps.
Find out more about the process and how to prepare your application.
Permissions application process
Preparing a permission application
If your application is approved we will send you a contract which you must sign and return before proceeding with your activity.
As part of your application you will need to complete a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
Complex applications could take a number of months to be processed. Your application may be considered complex if it needs an in-depth assessment of the environmental effects. For example, applications for multiple sites/activities, unusual activities or sensitive locations. In this case you will be provided with an estimated cost and timeframe after you have submitted your application.
How long it takes to process an application
We will invoice you once we have processed your application.
The processing fee for a standard application is likely to be $2065 plus GST ($2374.75 including GST). If your application is assessed as complex, covers multiple regions, or includes more than 20 individual locations, this fee is likely to be higher. We will send you an estimate of costs once we have received your application.
You will also be required to pay ongoing concession and activity fees.
For more information or assistance with your concession contact the nearest of these DOC offices.