Other categories in this section that might apply to you:
If these don't apply to you, find out what concession you'll 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 offer a free pre-application meeting.
We’ll help you to:
Depending on what you want to do and when and how you want to do it, you will either need a one-off concession or a longer term concession.
One-off concession – for activities held for a period of no longer than three months.
As well as complying with all relevant legislation and conservation plans or strategies your planned activity must:
Longer term concession – for activities held over a period of longer than three months.
Your DOC advisor will advise you what concession you will need in your pre-application meeting.
Follow the relevant process below for your activity.
Identify the name and status of the public conservation land you wish to use by checking DOC maps.
If your application is approved we will send you a contract which you must sign and return before proceeding with your activity.
Identify the name and status of the public conservation land you wish to use by checking DOC maps.
If your application is approved we will send you a contract which you must sign and return before proceeding with your activity.
Find out more about the process and how to prepare your application.
Permissions application process
Preparing a permission application
One-off applications are generally processed in shorter timeframes, dependent on whether iwi consultation is required.
Complex applications could take a number of months to be processed.
If your proposed activity has to be notified to the public because there are likely to be significant environmental effects over the duration of your activity, this will impact your application processing time.
How long it takes to process an application
We will invoice you once we have processed your application. Your fee is likely to be $130 plus GST ($146.50 including GST).
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.
If you are operating a longer term activity you will also be required to pay ongoing concession fees and activity fees.
As part of your application you may need an independently audited safety plan and an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Your DOC advisor can talk to you about what is required in your pre-application meeting.
For more information or assistance with your activity concession contact the nearest of these DOC offices.