Planning, Feasibility and Consenting

Resource Consents
From input into initial project concepts to preparing project-specific resource consent strategies and the preparation and lodgement of resource consent applications, our team are expert in extracting the greatest benefit for you from the resource consent process. Avoiding resource consents through compromise rarely gives rise to the best outcome for you, so let one of the team talk you through the opportunities that a resource consent provides.

Consultation
Our planning team has close connections to the respective local authorities and councils in all regions within which we operate. Our team has strong relationships with a wide range of public and private stakeholders (Local Iwi groups, Department of Conservation, Heritage New Zealand, New Zealand Transport Agency, etc) and an established track record of successful consultative outcomes.

Our team can also assist with consultation with adjoining property owners and obtaining affected party approvals.

Land Potential
Reviewing and assessing the development potential of land, based on relevant legislative requirements and our intimate knowledge of the tolerances of consenting authorities for pushing the envelope. Our planning team provides direct and honest advice, allowing you to make the most informed decisions.

Connect You With The Right People
Terra has a broad range of services, including planning, engineering and architecture. Where a service is required for a project that is beyond our offering, we can match you and your project with the right people to achieve the best outcome.

Notices Of Requirement and Outline Plans
The rules governing the development of land for the delivery of key services (education, network utilities and public services) differ from the resource consent process.

Our team can assist with the establishment of designations and the subsequent development under these planning documents.

Plan Changes And Submissions
The process surrounding rule changes is complex and daunting to the inexperienced.

Let us represent you to ensure your voice is heard and that you enjoy the greatest benefit from these processes.

Expert Witness
Our planning team has broad experience and involvement in Council and Environment Court processes, including mediation and the presentation of evidence as planning experts. Planning representation is critical in all resource consent hearing processes, and our team is equipped to ensure the best outcome when such a process is required.

Compliance Monitoring
The implementation of resource consents can be challenging, where timeframes are stricter, leaving little room for delays surrounding satisfying consent conditions.

Our team not only ensures that the drafting of consent conditions is clear and devoid of misinterpretation, but they can also provide a tailor-made, site-specific implementation and monitoring programme for large activities or those with the potential to generate significant adverse effects.