Tasman District Council

Submitica (submitica.com): create an account, create an application, choose the type, and enter the location, dates, contacts, activity details and TMP information. Sending the application is free.

A CAR is needed for any work or activity on a road, footpath or berm, or that affects people using it: any physical works in the road corridor, and events or activities that affect normal operation of the road, footpath or berm. Excavation covers digging, directional drilling, resurfacing, pipes and ducts, access ways and opening manhole or chamber covers. Non-excavation covers safety fencing, scaffolding, cranes and tree work, and TMPs for non-intrusive works. Emergency works needed within the day are applied for after the event.

The TMP is entered in Submitica with the CAR. It must be prepared by a qualified Site Traffic Management Supervisor (STMS) and show the location and type of work and the start and finish dates. The council also asks for a detailed site plan and as much detail as possible about the activity. Work cannot start until the signed permit and TMP have been emailed back to you.

CoPTTM. The council's page (last modified 4 May 2026) says temporary traffic management must comply with NZTA's Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management. No NZGTTM position or switch date was found.

All work in the Tasman road corridor must comply with the Nelson Tasman Land Development Manual, and all works have a two-year defect liability period. On completion, upload a photo of the finished reinstatement in Submitica and notify works complete.

From 1 July 2026, GST included. Standard excavation CAR including a TMP and 2 inspections $687 (includes one TMP revision; $155 extra if the TMP still falls short of standards after a revision). Non-excavation CAR/TMP for one-off events such as parades $344 initial submission (includes one revision; $155 extra after that). TMP revision after acceptance $78. Generic TMP $458 (covers 2 hours, then $234 per hour); inspection and mobile-only generic TMP $234. Penalty for working without approval: the CAR fee plus $518. Event road closure: $596 application fee plus actual staff costs and expenses, and a $2,590 refundable deposit.

Excavation applications 15 working days ahead, non-excavation applications 5 working days ahead. For temporary road closures, the council asks for approval to be sought ideally at least 60 days before, and typically at least 42 days from the first advertised submission date are needed under the Local Government Act, more if submissions come in.

Yes. Apply to the council (application form on its website) before closing the road, ideally at least 60 days ahead, with the prescribed fee. The council places a first advertisement inviting submissions and objections, then a second with the closure hours and detours. The applicant provides liability insurance of at least $2,000,000, a bond if prescribed, tells Police and emergency services, confers with adjacent property owners about their access, and supplies a TMP for council acceptance. State highways are NZTA's.

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Events such as parades, sporting events or music events sometimes need a TMP; a non-excavation CAR/TMP is priced for one-off events. An event closing a road follows the temporary road closure process, ideally lodged at least 60 days ahead.

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For a road closure, tell the local Police station and emergency services (including the Emergency Call Centre), and confer with adjacent property owners about their access. The council advertises the closure twice.

Council: [email protected], 03 543 8400 (given for traffic management plan enquiries).

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