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. 

Tupuārangi Student Accommodation

Planz Consultants played a key role in securing resource consent for Tupuārangi, a 283-bed student accommodation facility standing 26.56 metres high on Homestead Lane, part of the University of Canterbury

Social Housing

Planz has extensive experience in completing a wide range of social housing projects for clients such as Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities, Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust, and various church organisations.

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.

Christchurch Town Hall Repairs & Redevelopment

Planz collaborated with a design, engineering, and heritage team to secure resource consent for the $120 million repair, strengthening, and restoration of the Town Hall.

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.

Northlands Retail Centre

Planz has provided ongoing planning advice and assistance in obtaining resource consents for the 45,000m² Northlands Shopping Centre in Christchurch.

Suburban Retail Developments

Planz has extensive experience in securing resource consents for a wide range of suburban shopping developments adjacent to residential areas across Auckland, Christchurch, and the Selwyn Districts.

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

Lamb & Hayward

Planz Consultants was engaged to secure a resource consent for air discharge associated with the installation of a new cremator at Lamb & Hayward’s crematorium in Wigram, Christchurch.

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