Any proposed activity or structure requires a land use and /or subdivision consent unless it is a permitted activity and fully complies with all the relevant rules in a district plan, under the Resource Management Act 1991.  Our experts will help you analyse the risks, prepare the proposal, and identify strategies for a resource consent. We can liaise with the council and manage the whole process on your behalf.

We will answer questions such as:

  • How to maximise the site potential and have a resource consent granted?
  • Have I considered all of the development options?
  • What is the developable land for new dwellings (or commercial buildings) after considering all the Council’s requirements?
  • Is my proposal a permitted activity, or controlled activity, or restricted discretionary activity, or discretionary activity, or non-complying activity, or prohibited activity? What are the implications of each activity?
  • Do I need a written approval from my neighbour(s)?
  • Do I need specialist report(s) to support my application?

We can provide:

  • Development options with cost and benefit analysis
  • Assistance with finalising development  proposals
  • Resource consent and plan change strategies
  • Environmental effects assessment
  • Planning process management
  • Resource consent  applications
  • Expert evidence
  • Negotiation and mediation services.
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