Planning & Engineering Services That
Get Consents Approved
From a granny flat in Auckland or Hamilton to complex multi-lot subdivisions and commercial centres, we manage the full spectrum of land development, statutory planning, and civil infrastructure.
Our Full Service Portfolio
Click any service below to explore detailed scopes, statutory requirements, deliverables, and typical timelines.
Granny Flat & Minor Dwelling Consent
Navigate the 2026 national granny flat rules vs District Plan. Ensure your minor dwelling is fully compliant and consented without delays.
- Comprehensive District Plan & 2026 National Rule compliance audit
- 60m² ancillary unit vs 70m² national rule pathway comparison
- Assessment of site setbacks, HIRB, and permeable area constraints
- Wastewater, stormwater, and infrastructure capacity checks
Resource Consents & Planning
Land use consents, District & Regional consents, and Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) prepared to pass council review first time.
- Land Use Consents (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Rural)
- Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) preparation
- District & Regional Resource Consents (Discharge, Earthworks, Water, Stream Works)
- Zoning & District Plan compliance assessments
Subdivision Consents & Land Development
Turn one parcel of land into multiple freehold titles. End-to-end management from scheme plans to 223/224(c) certification.
- 2-lot urban infill subdivisions up to multi-lot masterplanned developments
- Scheme Plan design and yield optimization
- Subdivision Resource Consent applications (Section 11 RMA)
- Infrastructure engineering (Stormwater, Wastewater, Water supply, Power, Fibre)
Boundary & Topographic Surveying
Accurate boundary peg redefinition, architectural contours, site set-outs, and Height in Relation to Boundary (HIRB) certification.
- Boundary Redefinition (Locating and replacing legal boundary pegs)
- Detailed Topographical Surveys for architectural and engineering design
- Building and Foundation Set-out for builders and contractors
- Height-in-Relation-to-Boundary (HIRB) recession plane checks and certificates
Civil Engineering Design & Infrastructure
Stormwater, wastewater, flood risk mitigation, earthworks, and driveway accessway design engineered to council standards.
- Stormwater reticulation, detention, retention, and soakage design
- Wastewater drainage, common private drains, and pump station design
- Overland flow path (OLFP) and flood risk assessments
- Earthworks cut/fill optimization and sediment control plans
Cross-Lease to Freehold Conversion
Eliminate restrictive lease conditions, neighbor sign-offs, and flat plan errors by converting your cross-lease to a Fee Simple (Freehold) title.
- Full cross-lease to fee simple feasibility assessment
- Resource consent application for subdivision/conversion
- Cadastral survey to define exclusive freehold boundaries
- Drainage and service separation engineering checks
Section 127 Variations to Consent Conditions
Modify or cancel conditions on an existing resource consent when design plans change or unworkable conditions need adjusting.
- Assessment of existing resource consent conditions
- Scope of change determination under RMA Section 127
- Preparation of amended AEE focusing specifically on modified effects
- Negotiation with council processing planners
Commercial & Industrial Consents
Specialist resource consent planning for childcare centres, healthcare facilities, commercial retail, warehousing, and business signage.
- Childcare centre resource consents (acoustic, parking, outdoor play)
- Medical, healthcare, and wellness clinic land use consents
- Industrial warehouse developments, yard storage, and trade waste
- Commercial signage, illuminated displays, and billboard consents
Pre-Application Advice & Feasibility
De-risk your land purchase or project before spending tens of thousands on detailed designs.
- Pre-purchase planning and zoning due diligence
- Development capacity and yield estimation
- Council pre-application meeting arrangement and representation
- Identification of natural hazards, overland flow paths, and geotechnical risks
Hearing Representation & Expert Witness
Chartered planners providing expert evidence, hearing submissions, and Environment Court mediation support.
- Expert witness planning evidence (Section 42A analysis)
- Submissions preparation for notified resource consent applications
- Representation at Council Independent Hearing Panels
- Environment Court mediation and appeal support
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