We update our blog every week, here you can find information about: resource consent fees, resource consent meaning, resource consent timeframes, subdivisions and lots of other helpful information.

Fast Track Approvals Bill- How will it work?

Auckland’s Future Development Strategy adopted – how will this impact the city’s growth?

Landscaped area, permeable area, impermeable area- what’s the difference?

Helen Heard

Mar 6, 2022
4 min

Landscaped area, permeable area, impermeable area- what’s the difference?

When developing land, it’s important to look at the proposed landscape area, permeable area and impermeable area. The Auckland Unitary...

Vehicle Access Restrictions- do they affect your development?

Claire Deng

Jul 25, 2021
4 min

Vehicle Access Restrictions- do they affect your development?

During the site design process, many people often forget to check if a Vehicle Access Restrictions (VAR) applies to the site. We often...

What to consider when choosing an architect

Tracy Roe

Sep 2, 2019
4 min

What to consider when choosing an architect

Architects are often your first port of call when you’re thinking about a development, and choosing the right architect to work with is...

Choosing a Planner- what should I look for?

Hannah Thomson

Apr 22, 2019
3 min

Choosing a Planner- what should I look for?

So, you’ve decided to engage a Planner to help you with your resource consent application. There are a lot of consultancies and even more...

Anne Hessell

Mar 6, 2019
5 min

How much does a Resource Consent cost?

This blog will give you some insight into what costs are involved with a resource consent application.

Hannah Thomson

Jan 20, 2019
4 min

What is a resource consent?

For this week’s blog, we’re taking a step back and answering the question “what is a resource consent?” A resource consent gives you an...

Hannah Thomson

Nov 8, 2018
5 min

AEE - What’s it all about?

If you’ve ever applied for a resource consent or looked into it, you will have heard the term “AEE”. But what does this planning jargon...

How to get unconsented building work legalised under the Building Act

Planning Plus

Oct 30, 2018
4 min

How to get unconsented building work legalised under the Building Act

Many home and business owners are confused about how to get unconsented building work legalised under the Building Act. Although this...

Can I be sent to prison if I don’t get resource consent?

Hannah Thomson

Aug 7, 2018
3 min

Can I be sent to prison if I don’t get resource consent?

Planning rules are there for a purpose, and even if you can’t see it with your development there is a wider goal that the Council is trying

Planning Plus

Jun 13, 2018
3 min

What’s my neighbour up to?

Many of us live in an urban environment, and with that comes living in pretty close quarters to neighbours. While we have our own land...

Special Character area overlay changes and how they affect you

Anne Hessell

Jun 7, 2018
3 min

Special Character area overlay changes and how they affect you

The Auckland Unitary Plan is still a relatively new planning document, and everyone is still coming to grips with how the provisions work...

Planning Plus

May 7, 2018
2 min

Can I subdivide my land?

We often get asked the question “Can I subdivide?”- this is often a pretty complex question! Here we will try to break this down into...

Why the cost of coastal insurance is set to rise

Planning Plus

Apr 9, 2018
3 min

Why the cost of coastal insurance is set to rise

Having a coastal property is a bit of a kiwi dream. But when it comes to insurance, it could soon become a nightmare to insure beachfront...

How much will my Council resource consent fees be?

Hannah Thomson

Mar 12, 2018
3 min

How much will my Council resource consent fees be?

Most Council's require a deposit fee when you lodge a resource consent application but what other costs are involved? Find out here!

Planning Plus

Feb 8, 2018
3 min

The rise of the tiny house phenomenon

The world is going crazy for tiny houses! But why is that? The tiny house has become a bit of a phenomenon in recent years. Let’s look at...

New Year, new development? Where to start?

Hannah Thomson

Jan 22, 2018
2 min

New Year, new development? Where to start?

The new year is a time when people often reflect and plan the year ahead. This could mean house renovations, a new job or business, or...

Why you should consider consultation for resource consent

Planning Plus

Dec 13, 2017
3 min

Why you should consider consultation for resource consent

Consultation can be a useful part of the resource consent process. It can help prevent problems from popping up on projects.

How do I know if I need a resource consent?

Planning Plus

Nov 20, 2017
3 min

How do I know if I need a resource consent?

How can you find out if you need a resource consent? Read on!

Want an extra residential unit on your property?

Planning Plus

Oct 8, 2017
3 min

Want an extra residential unit on your property?

Have you ever thought about adding a minor dwelling (also known as a “granny flat”) to your property for your parents or for a bit of...

Steel Frame vs Wood Frame - Which is best?

Planning Plus

Sep 18, 2017
4 min

Steel Frame vs Wood Frame - Which is best?

Read the pros and cons of both Steel and Wood frames and decided which one to use in your next building project.