Which form should I use?

 

Form list

Form 2A/2B - Preliminary Enquiries - Sensitive Activities & Subdivision

FORM 2A

Request for preliminary comments on a ‘sensitive building’ 

Use this form if you:

  • Propose a new (or extension to an existing) ‘Sensitive Building’ within 50m of a National Grid Transmission Line/s or support structure.
  • Have concept drawings of the proposal.
  • Seek comments/confirmation that the proposal meets Transpower’s requirements 

FORM 2B

Request for preliminary comments on a subdivision 

Use this form if you:

  • Propose a boundary adjustment or subdivision without physical works, except establishing a vehicle access road; and
  • Have a subdivision/scheme/concept plan of the proposal. 
  • Do not propose building areas or platforms within 50m of the lines, substation, etc. 

Form 3A/3B - Detailed / Highly Resolved Proposals - Sensitive Activities & Subdivision

FORM 3A

Request for comments/Affected Party Approval for detailed and highly resolved proposals. 

Use this form if you:

  • Have a detailed and highly resolved proposal, including all plans and necessary specifications that you require Transpower to assess, and/or you are preparing a resource consent and need Transpower Affected Party Approval.

FORM 3B

Request for comments, and / or Affected Party Approval, for a subdivision

Use this form if you:

  • Are proposing a subdivision, and have a highly resolved proposal for review.
  • Have a final subdivision/scheme plans.
  • Seek comments or Affected Party Approval.

Form 4 - Request for Comments on a Land Use proposal (not covered by the forms above)

FORM 4

Request for comments on a land use proposal not covered in the other Forms 2-3.

Use this form if:

  • You would like feedback, advice of Affected Party Approval for an activity, structure/ building (not sensitive) or subdivision not covered by Forms 2-3.
  • Have plans of your proposal.
  • Seek comments and confirmation your proposal meets Transpower requirements prior to applying for resource consent.

Form 5 - Submit a Management Plan

FORM 5

Submit a Construction, Earthworks, Quarry or similar type of Management Plan for  Transpower review / comment.

Use this form if:

  • You have a resource consent condition (on a granted consent) requiring preparation and submission of a National Grid Construction, Earthworks, Quarry or similar type of Management Plan that requires Transpower review/certification.
  • You have a Construction, Earthworks, Quarry or similar type of Management Plan that you want Transpower to review and provide comment.

 

Before you complete an enquiry form...

Please ensure the transmission lines or structures affecting your site are Transpower National Grid assets. You can check the property HERE.

Please ensure you have the correct documents attached. These documents will need to be in PDF format. Required documents are listed at the beginning of each form, which generally include:

  • A site plan and elevations (to scale) of your proposed building or subdivision.
  • Details of any existing Transpower easements or consent notices attached to the Record of Title.
  • Consideration of the New Zealand Electrical Code of Practice for Electrical Safe Distances (NZECP 34:2001) requirements.

Transpower can assess NZECP 34 compliance, but to the best of your abilities and information available, please assess and explain how you believe the proposed activity will comply.

Processing timeframes

Whilst we strive to respond to enquiries as soon as possible, response times will depend on the type and complexity of enquiry you are submitting and the overall volume of enquiries being processed. Approximate timeframes are listed below:

Form 2A and 2B Approximately 15-25 working days
Form 3A and 3B Approximately 15-35 working days
Form 4 Approximately 15-25 working days
Form 5 Approximately 20-35 working days

Please note that Pātai is not monitored outside of normal business hours, on Public Holidays, or during the Christmas holiday period (20th December to 10th January in the following year).