Policy and planning

We assist clients (both council and private) with policy development, and plan changes/zoning variations. We encourage strategic thinking and use our policy experience and our strong relationships to achieve good planning policy development and efficient expansion strategies for our clients.

Our expertise includes urban growth, design controls, heritage, industrial regeneration, greenfield growth, rural residential development, and water issues.

Policy and planning projects projects

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Auckland Plan Review

Planz provided essential planning and regulatory support to Auckland City Council during the development of the Auckland Unitary Plan.

Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan

Planz provided comprehensive RMA planning input for the development of the Lyttelton Port Recovery Plan, enabling the $500 million rebuilding of port infrastructure following the earthquakes.

Selwyn District Plan Review

Planz is assisting Selwyn District Council in the ongoing review of their District Plan. The early stages of this review involved assessing the effectiveness and outcomes of the operative District

Selwyn 2031: District Development Strategy

Planz Consultants played a key role in the preparation of the Selwyn 2031: District Development Strategy, which was adopted by Selwyn District Council in August 2014.

Rural Residential Growth Management

Planz has provided crucial planning advice and peer review in the development of the Selwyn Rural Residential Strategy, guiding the future growth of rural residential areas within the district.

District Plan Template Investigation

Planz conducted a comprehensive review of spatial planning tools that were in use across Regional and District Plans throughout New Zealand. This project, commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment

Timaru Growth Strategy

Planz developed the Timaru Growth Strategy to provide a strategic framework for sustainable growth across the district and guide the upcoming District Plan review.

Farm Improvements

Planz has extensive experience in facilitating farm improvements across various locations.

Waikato District Plan Review

Planz assisted Waikato District Council in assessing submissions on the rural and small settlement chapters as part of the District Plan Review.

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