s92 Risk Scan
Predict likely s92 further-information requests before lodging your consent application.
A section 92 (s92) request under the Resource Management Act 1991 is a council demand for further information to process a resource consent application. Receiving an s92 stops the consent clock and typically delays a project by 20–40 working days.
The s92 Risk Scan analyses your proposed application context against a database of 25 known s92 triggers and flags the highest-risk areas before you lodge.
Using the s92 Risk Scan
- 1Select the s92 Risk Scan tab in the Consent Planner.
- 2Enter the property address and proposed development type (e.g., 3-lot subdivision, 6-unit residential development).
- 3Optionally, list any known overlay conditions (these are pre-populated if you have already run the Pre-Application Package).
- 4Click Scan for Risks.
- 5Review the flagged triggers. Each trigger includes: the s92 category, the most likely council question, and the required supporting evidence.
Trigger Categories
| Category | Risk Level | Common Triggers |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Capacity | High | Water pressure confirmation, wastewater capacity letter from Watercare or City Care |
| Traffic & Access | High | ITA (Integrated Traffic Assessment) required above threshold trip generation |
| Contamination | High | HAIL-listed site without PSI report, unexplained fill material |
| Noise & Amenity | Medium | Proposed residential adjoining business zone without acoustic assessment |
| Heritage & Character | Medium | Overlay-listed site without heritage impact assessment |
| Geotechnical | Medium | Steep sites, coastal proximity, or ECan liquefaction zone without geotech report |
| Ecology | Medium | SEA proximity without ecological impact assessment |
| Stormwater | Low-Medium | Pre-1990 development without stormwater management plan |
Pre-empting s92
The most effective way to avoid an s92 is to include all required technical assessments upfront. Use the Risk Scan results as a checklist for your application package. Each flagged risk includes the specific RMA provision and typical council wording to help you brief your technical specialists.
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