Resource Consent - Energy Bay Limited, 87 Upper Sefton Road, Sefton

Proposal: To establish and operate a utility scale solar energy farm.

To establish and operate a utility scale solar energy farm (a multi-megawatt scale grid connected solar voltaic system) for renewable electricity generation on approximately 80 hectares of land adjacent to the intersection of Upper Sefton Road and Beatties Road, Sefton.

If you have any queries regarding this application, please contact the Planning Officer, Nirosha Seelaratne on 0800 965 468 or via email nirosha.seelaratne@wmk.govt.nz .

If you wish to make a submission on this proposal, please refer to the following link to complete a submission form: Notice of Submission to Resource Consent form.

UPDATE: The closing date for Submissions has been extended to 5pm Thursday, 6th March 2025.
Hard copies of the application can be viewed at the Rangiora Service Centre and the Rangiora Library.

Friend of submitter process

Council is using a friend of submitter process to provide independent support for anyone who wants to make a submission on this Resource Consent application. A friend of submitter can help to explain the Resource Consent process, provide general advice on how to lodge a submission and provide good practice tips on completing submissions.

The friend of submitter is Emma Frazer, who can be contacted on:
Emma Frazer
021 303 394
emma@planningnorthcanterbury.co.nz

Emma will be available at the following times. Bookable 15 minute time slots at the Dudley Park Pavilion, Rangiora. Please call/email Emma to arrange a 15 minute time slot.

  • Wednesday 12th February between 10.00am – 12.00pm
  • Monday 17th February between 7.00pm – 9.00pm
  • Wednesday 19th February between 7.00pm – 9.00pm
  • Thursday 27th February between 7.00pm - 9.00pm
  • Monday 3rd March between 7.00pm - 9.00pm