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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Waikato District Plan Review

Planz assisted Waikato District Council in assessing submissions on the rural, small settlement, medium density, and Future Urban Zone chapters as part of the District Plan Review.

The Court Theatre, Revitalising Christchurch’s Cultural Heart

Planz Consultants was proud to play a key role in enabling the return of the Court Theatre to central Christchurch.

Belfast Commercial Centre

Planz Consultants assisted Belfast Village Centre Limited in obtaining resource consent for the development of a new greenfield commercial centre in Belfast.

Taupō District Plan Review

Planz has maintained a longstanding relationship with Taupō District Council, providing comprehensive planning support across various aspects of the District Plan.

Retail and Industrial District Plan Provisions

Planz has been engaged by several councils and private interests to develop and refine frameworks for retail and industrial land use provisions within district plans across Christchurch, Auckland, and Taupō

Wanaka Sticky Forest

Planz prepared the submission and evidence for the Queenstown Lakes District Plan hearings on behalf of the owner of a large block of rural land in Wanaka, known as Sticky

Waterloo Business Park Development

Planz played a key role in the transformation of the old Islington Freezing Works site into the modern Waterloo Business Park and distribution center.

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

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.

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