Resource consents

We prepare resource consent applications for a diverse range of clients throughout New Zealand. From private individuals, to government agencies and developers undertaking complex projects, we have the expertise to manage it all.

We work closely with Councils across the Motu, ensuring our consultants are experts in RMA planning processes and matters. This enables us to streamline the process for you while adhering to all regulatory requirements and reducing costs. Our team possess a wide range of experience. We can prepare and assist with consenting strategies, project scoping, assessments of effects and project management for consents for new activities and/or re-consenting existing activities. 

Our Work

We work across multiple industries,  Browse  some of our recent resource consent projects to see how we can help you. 

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

The development the visitor centre and café in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens involved ongoing consultation with Ngāi Tahu to deliver an award-winning building in a sensitive landscape setting.

Air BnB – Short Term Visitor Accommodation

Planz Consultants Limited played a critical role in refining Christchurch’s short-term visitor accommodation rules (Plan Change 4).

Christchurch Central Bus Interchange

Planz provided full RMA planning input for the development of the Central Bus Interchange.

Carey Street – Social Housing Redevelopment

Planz secured resource consent for the redevelopment of 1–32 Carey Street, enabling the delivery of 40 high-quality social housing units for a key community housing provider in Christchurch.

Townhouses/ Multi-units

Planz has extensive experience in successfully consenting townhouse and multi-unit residential projects across various locations.

Rural tourism

Planz has successfully obtained consents for a diverse range of rural tourism providers across Christchurch City, Banks Peninsula, and the Mackenzie District. Our experience includes securing approvals for jet boat

Tūranga Christchurch Library

Planz provided comprehensive planning input to secure the necessary resource consents for constructing the eight-storey central library adjacent to Cathedral Square.

Lyttelton Port Marina

Planz supported the Lyttelton Port Company in obtaining resource consents for the development of land-side facilities for a new recreational boating marina in Lyttelton.

Oxford Terrace – Research and Teaching Facility

Planz secured resource consent for the University of Otago’s new $178 million Christchurch building, slated to open in 2025.

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