Section 383 — Resource Management Act 1991: Existing permissions to become land use consents

383 Existing permissions to become land use consents Every permission— (a) Granted under any of Parts 2, 4, and 5 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1977 (or the corresponding provisions of any former enactment) in respect of any area in a district; and (b) In force immediately before the date of commencement of this Act— shall be deemed to be a land use consent granted under this Act on the same conditions (including those set out in any enactment whether or not repealed or revoked by this Act, except to the extent that they are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act) by the appropriate territorial authority; and the provisions of this Act shall apply accordingly.