Claire Deng Aug 29 4 min Streetscape Impacts in the Special Character Areas – What do you need to consider?
Claire DengAug 294 minStreetscape Impacts in the Special Character Areas – What do you need to consider? In our blog last week, we talked about designing and planning development to preserve heritage values of heritage buildings and within...
Hannah ThomsonAug 83 minHow do natural features affect your development? Natural features on a site or nearby can increase the attractiveness of your development and be a real draw card for future owners. They...
Planning PlusJul 103 minIs saving money actually costing you money? Land development and building can be expensive, and resource consents are just one part of that. Sometimes it can be tempting to use a...
Claire DengMay 103 minFreehold, cross lease or unit title- what does it all mean? When looking at purchasing or developing a property it’s very important for you to understand the type of landholding it is and how this...
Planning PlusOct 18, 20203 minWhat are existing use rights and existing use certificates? It can be really frustrating when planning rules change- you may not even know about the change at the time.
Hannah ThomsonMay 3, 20205 minWhat do planners do anyway?Planning is one of those professions that none of your friends ever really understand. Even when you say “town planner” you still get...
Alice LundJan 28, 20192 minColour schemes within sensitive landscapesWe have looked at development within sensitive landscapes and the importance of ensuring that the design is sympathetic to and recognises...
Hannah ThomsonApr 25, 20183 minHow do you find information about your property?Our past blogs have looked at the resource consent process, if you need a resource consent and the associated costs. But how do you find...
Hannah ThomsonMar 12, 20183 minHow 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!
Alice LundNov 5, 20172 minEthics for PlannersHow much did you say that was going to cost?! When it comes to development, the process is generally a costly one. Deciding to take that...
Alice LundJun 28, 20173 minPlanners - Who are you?When you hear the term Planner, what do you think? Hopefully it doesn’t conjure up images of Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey in...
Hannah ThomsonJun 22, 20172 minThe Resource Legislation Amendment Bill 2017- What does it mean for me?Big changes are afoot with the new Resource Legislation Amendment Bill. The Bill itself contains close to 40 changes and is the most...
